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Lassa fever claims life of Kogi doctor, 5 others in Ondo State

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Lassa fever claims life of Kogi doctor, 5 others in Ondo State

Three days after a doctor identified as Idowu Ahmed, was taken to the Federal Medical Centre, Irrua in Edo State for laboratory analysis where he unfortunately tested positive for Lassa fever, the medical practitioner has died of the disease.

According to Dr Godwin Tijani, the Kogi State Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association, the deceased who contracted Lassa fever while treating a seven-month old baby was committed to his job.

Following his death, the NMA Kogi State issued a statement read by Tijani announcing the death of the doctor; “The NMA Kogi State is sorry to announce the death of Dr Idowu Ahmed Victor who was a house officer at FMC Lokoja. He was infected with the Lassa virus as confirmed at the Irrua Specialist Hospital. May his soul rest in perfect peace, Amen.”

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In a related development, a return of Lassa fever in Ondo State has witnessed the death of five people while 19 others have been hospitalised after contracting the contagious disease.

The victims according to the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Yemi Olowolabi are from Owo, Akoko South-West, Akure North and Akure South local government areas of the state.

Mr Owolabi also noted while addressing pressmen in Akure that efforts are being made to reinforce the isolation centre at the Federal Medical Centre in Owo, to take adequate care of patients who have contracted the disease.

The Commissioner said; “We have taken steps against the disease, we have equipped the isolation centre in FMC (Owo) with health equipment. We have more doctors and nurses there and we are also intensifying efforts to create awareness to sensitise the public to how to live a hygienic life.”

 

 

 

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