A medical doctor and three others have reportedly died of Lassa fever in Anambra state.
The State Ministry of Health announced it in Awka during a one-day Lassa fever training workshop.
Dr. Jane Ezeonu, One of the resource persons at the workshop confirmed that the medical doctor died at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, three days ago.
Also, the Director of Public Health in the state, Dr Emmanuel Okafor, said the state had equally recorded the death of three others, recently.The State Ministry of Health announced it in Awka during a one-day Lassa fever training workshop.
Dr. Jane Ezeonu, One of the resource persons at the workshop confirmed that the medical doctor died at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, three days ago.
She warned the people of the state to stop drinking raw garri, adding that they should protect their food and related items from rats.
Furthermore, she explained that people don’t acquire immunity after suffering from Lassa fever.
Ezeonu said general hygiene was important in Lassa fever prevention.
According to him, the number of cases of the disease in Anambra state is unknown but they have three confirmed deaths.
He therefore, called on health workers in the state to exercise high standard in handling Lassa fever cases
According to him, the number of cases of the disease in Anambra state is unknown but they have three confirmed deaths.
He therefore, called on health workers in the state to exercise high standard in handling Lassa fever cases
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