Lassa fever: Kaduna records 8 cases |Flycomnews

By Fashina Shakiru
Flycomnews

Commissioner for Health Kaduna State Dr Amina Mohammed Baloni
says state confirmed eight cases of Lassa fever in the state.

According to the statement released the state has recorded a total of eight confirmed cases since the outbreak on the 22nd, January 2020, out of the seventy-four suspected cases so far.

The statement explains that, Out of the eight confirmed cases, the first patient has died due to late presentation, while the second and the third cases have been cured, however, the 4th and 5th cases were diagnosed after they had died.”

“Similarly, the 6th case had travelled from Ebonyi State and is receiving treatment at the Infectious Disease Control Centre (IDCC). In addition, the 7th, who is also deceased, had travelled from Kebbi State but died while on admission at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital(ABUTH), Zaria, before being diagnosed”

“Significantly, a new confirmed case, a 40-year-old male, was recorded on Friday, February 21st, 2020 at the ABUTH, Zaria and is now receiving treatment at the IDCC. This brings to 2 the number of confirmed cases receiving treatment at the IDCC at the moment”

The commissioner advised the general public to ensure that all cases of fevers are tested for malaria before treatment.

Furthermore, people should also report Immediately anyone with Lassa Fever disease symptoms, for early treatment.

The statement calls on all residents of Kaduna State to continue maintaining high level of personal hygiene and environmental sanitation.

“Kaduna State Ministry of Health is continuing its sensitization on preventive measures, active case searches and contact listing, to further curtail the spread of the disease.