Edo State government Sunday decried the rising number of persons infected with Lassa fever virus, declaring that the total number of confirmed persons has reached 81, with eight deaths.
The State Commissionerfor Health, Prof. Obehi Akoria, said the eight deaths were recorded in four local councils in the state including Etsako West, 4; Esan North East, 2; Etsako East, 1 and Oredo with one death.
Akoria who reassured the government’s commitment to containing the pandemic and ensuring the health and well-being of residents, urged residents to complement the government’s efforts by complying with preventive protocols against the spread of the disease.
According to her, “We have continued to witness a steady rise in the number of confirmed cases and deaths from Lassa fever with ten new cases confirmed in five local councils in the state. We now have a total of 81 confirmed cases with eight deaths from the disease.”
Prof. Akoria noted that most of the deaths recorded in the state were persons who were unwell and failed to report to a proper hospital for care until they developed complications, urging residents to “take responsibility to work with the ministry of health.”
