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Suspected Cases Of Lassa Fever Recorded In Yobe

The Yobe State Commissioner of Health Dr. Bello Kawuwa, has debunked reports that cases of Lassa fever were found in Yobe state north east Nigeria. … Continue reading Suspected Cases Of Lassa Fever Recorded In Yobe


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Lassa Fever: Ondo Govt Asks Residents To Keep Environment CleanThe Yobe State Commissioner of Health Dr. Bello Kawuwa, has debunked reports that cases of Lassa fever were found in Yobe state north east Nigeria.

Addressing newsmen in Damaturu the state capital, the Commissioner said seven suspected cases were initially under surveillance but clinical appraisal revealed three as false, four are currently undergoing clinical appraisal awaiting final results.

The commissioner said that they are yet to confirm the three cases are actually Lassa fever as the second laboratory results are still being expected.

Dr. Mohammed Kawuwa said the suspected cases have been isolated to avoid contact or spread of the disease while the clinical appraisal is going on.

He also disclosed that epidemic response team is already in those communities carrying out contact tracing operation and enlightening the people in line with best medical practice.

This is the first time Lassa fever epidemic is being reported in the security threatened north east state.