Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja
The Kogi State Authorities has debunked any outbreak of Lassa fever within the state.
The state Commissioner for Well being, Dr. Abdulazeez Adams Adeiza, whereas reacting to a viral video on social media of an alleged Lassa fever outbreak within the state, famous that the suspected case of a deceased pupil who was admitted to the Federal Educating Hospital Lokoja didn’t die of Lassa fever.
Based on the commissioner, the social media had reported that the coed died of hemorrhagic fever and that individuals who got here in touch with him had been remoted. The commissioner defined that the deceased pupil, who was admitted on the Federal Educating Hospital Lokoja, offered complaints of fever and bleeding from the gum.
He added that the affected person was being investigated and managed, whereas samples have been taken and despatched to Nigeria Centre for Illness Management, (NCDC) Abuja, however sadly, earlier than the outcome was launched, he misplaced his life.
The commissioner stated the outcome got here out to be detrimental for Lassa fever.
Based on him, “The suspected case has turned out to be detrimental for laser fever. It’s not solely Lassa fever that may make a affected person to current bleeding from the gum. Different causes may embrace, blood dyscrasias and bleeding issues.”
He, due to this fact, suggested members of the general public to ignore the report as no case of Lassa fever has been reported within the state.