Wednesday 9 April 2014

LASSA FEVER OUTBREAK...!!!

One person has been confirmed dead and five others lying critically ill in two hospitals in Jos following the outbreak of Lassa fever in Plateau State.

There were also reports of fresh outbreak of cholera in Rikkos and Nassarawa area of Jos North LGA of the state.

Not fewer than 10 people were said to be currently under going treatment in an undisclosed hospital.

Confirming the outbreak of the disease and the death of one person , the Deputy Director, Epidemiology in the State Ministry of Health , Dr. Raymond Juryit, who spoke with our correspondent, said there were cases of suspected lassa fever in the state.

Keep staying Healthy, Informed and Entertained...!!!
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