Edo State has recorded 18 new cases of Lassa fever in the last week, raising the total number of persons who are currently on admission in the state to 23.
The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akoria Obehi, who disclosed this in Benin City, said the persons, including 17 adults and six children, are currently receiving care at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH), in Esan Central Local Government Area.
Prof Obehi said the government has stepped up surveillance, sensitisation, and other measures to stop the spread of the disease and protect residents across all Edo communities.
Lamenting the unprecedented rise in the number of infections, the health commissioner called for the support and collaboration of every Edo resident to control and eliminate Lassa fever in the state.
According to her, “Edo State, over the past one week, has recorded 18 new cases of Lassa fever, bringing the cases of Lassa fever patients currently on admission in the state to 23.
“The 23 patients, including 17 adults and six children are currently receiving care at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital.”
