Edo State has confirmed eight more cases of Lassa fever, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 115.
“With the new figures, we now have 40 persons, including 26 adults and 14 children who are currently receiving care at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital.”
Noting that the state is prepared and equipped to handle reported cases of Lassa fever, Akoria said, “If you experience symptoms such as severe headache, vomiting, and high fever, among others, you must quickly rush to the nearest health care centre close to you to report.” The commissioner noted that the State Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer can be reached on 08060593802, while the state epidemiologist can be contacted on 08064258163.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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