RADP / Pulse Nigeria > News > Local

4 die of Lassa fever infection in Plateau

Samson Toromade

January 23, 2019 4:49 PM

About 60 confirmed cases have been reported in eight states in January.

An emergency has been declared on Lassa fever outbreak in the country

Four people have died due to Lassa hemorrhagic fever in Plateau State, according to the state's Commissioner for Health, Dr Kuden Kamshak.

Recommended articles

Dr Kamshak told Channels Television on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 that the four deceased victims were part of the 13 who tested positive for Lassa fever in the state, after 22 suspected cases were taken for samples.

Others are currently receiving treatment at Bingham Teaching Hospital and Jos University Teaching Hospital, according to Dr Kamshak who also revealed that there's an outbreak of Lassa fever in Jos North, Jos South, Shendam, Bassa and Riyom local government areas of the state.

On Tuesday, January 22, the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, declared a Lassa fever outbreak in the country and activated an Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to coordinate response.

According to him, as at January 13, about 60 confirmed cases were reported in eight states.

He advised members of the public to focus on prevention by practising good personal hygiene and proper environmental sanitation.

Samson Toromade Samson Toromade is the Editor-in-Chief of Pulse Nigeria. Contact: samson.toromade@pulse.ng

Enhance Your Pulse News Experience!

Get rewards worth up to $20 when selected to participate in our exclusive focus group. Your input will help us to make informed decisions that align with your needs and preferences.

I've got feedback!