Lassa fever kills 15 in Ondo, infects Delta corper

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Lassa fever has reportedly claimed no fewer than 15 lives, while 28 are said to be on the danger list, following the outbreak of the deadly disease in Ondo State.

A source said, “Over 100 people affected have been receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, while 15 have died and 28 are on the danger list.”

A source at the FMC claimed one of the health workers in the hospital lost his wife to the disease a few days ago. A member of the state chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told one of our correspondents that a sensitisation programme was needed to stop the disease in the state.

Meanwhile, a corps member serving in Asaba, in the Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, has been diagnosed with the Lassa fever.

 

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