An Outbreak of Lassa Fever in Kaduna Leads to One Death, with Another New Case Confirmed
The recent outbreak of Lassa fever in Kaduna has resulted in the death of another patient, just a week after the first fatality.
In an announcement made on Saturday, February 1, the Kaduna State Government disclosed that a new case has been identified as a 34-year-old man who is currently receiving treatment at the Infectious Disease Control Centre.
Dr Amina Mohammed-Baloni, the State's Commissioner for Health, mentioned that out of 23 suspected cases, 15 tested negative, while six test samples are still pending. Additionally, 40 individuals who were in contact with the cases are under observation, and none have displayed any symptoms.
Part of the statement reads;
“The new confirmed case is a 34-year-old ma...