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LASSA FEVER:ONE DEAD,THREE OTHERS UNDER INVESTIGATION IN BORNO.


A 24 year old man has lost his life, following the outbreak of LASSA fever in BORNO state while three others suspected to be  infected with the virus are  currently undergoing intensive investigation in rapid response medical facility in  the state capital.


Commissioner of Health, Dr Salisu Kwaya-Bura, disclosed this  at a press conference, Thursday evening in Maiduguri,where he hinted that since the first case of Lassa fever was recorded through a German woman in Lassa community of Askira Uba Local Government Area of the state in 1969, which gave the name of the disease, this is the second outbreak to be recorded in Borno state.

He said the deceased travelled to Hawul and returned  to Maiduguri, before being admitted at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital ( UMTH ) , where the symptoms manifested with sample taken from him testing positive.

He said of the three cases under investigation, one is a health worker with two other individuals, who are presently being managed in rapid response facility created by the state against the disease.

Dr Kwayabura said:” While it is my responsibility to inform the public about the outbreak, I call for calm, as the state has put necessary measures to halt the further outbreak. ”


On the fate of the internally displaced persons ( IDPs ) living in the camps over the outbreak, the commissioner explained that the IDPs have no need to worry, as the state has already prepared for any emergency.
He announced that meetings will be going on henceforth, from 4pm every day for update.

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