Chikun local government area of Kaduna State has been confirmed with a case of Lassa fever and patient is being treated at the designated Infectious Disease Control Centre in the State.
Dr. Amina Mohammed-Baloni, the Commissioner of Health in a statement she signed on Saturday confirmed the test, adding that the patient is a 36-year-old male.
Mohammed-Baloni: ”The Ministry of Health has supplied the infectious diseases control centre with the necessary commodities and our health personnel are ready to manage any cases that may arise.”
‘’The epidemiology unit is monitoring the situation closely, and all health facilities are on alert for prompt referral of suspected cases.”
The commissioner also reiterated the ministry’s earlier appeal to the public ‘’to maintain the highest standard of individual hygiene and to report any suspected case promptly to the nearest health facility.’’
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“We wish to appeal to members of the public to maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene, keep food in proper storage and to remain vigilant to report suspected cases to the relevant authorities.
“Suspected cases should be reported to the State Epidemiology unit on 08036045755 or 08027396344 or contact the nearest Local Government Health Authority, official.” Dr. Mohammed-Baloni added.
The statement further said that all Kaduna State Government health facilities are on the alert to look out for cases of the disease.
“Let us all work together to keep our state safe and make early reports to enable prompt treatment for patients who contact this highly infectious disease.”