Nasarawa state is facing its first case of Lassa Fever amid the recent outbreak affecting the country.
On Monday, January 27, the state’s commissioner of health, Mr. Ahmed Yahaya, informed the press in Lafia about the diagnosis. The patient, who resides in Mararaba Gurku in Karu Local Government Area, was confirmed to have the disease by doctors at Garki General Hospital, Abuja.
Mr. Yahaya revealed that a team of health workers has been dispatched to the community to oversee and potentially isolate individuals who had contact with the patient in order to prevent the spread of the disease.
Emphasizing the importance of maintaining good environmental hygiene and keeping rodents away from food, the health commissioner assured that health centers in the state are prepared to manage and restrict the spread of the disease.
He stated, “We are aware of the outbreak and have taken measures by deploying doctors and tools to ensure we curtail further spread of the diseases.”