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The Ebonyi State authorities has confirmed that 23 folks have died from Lassa Fever, out of 48 confirmed instances reported this 12 months.
The state mentioned it has recorded 394 suspected instances of the illness from January to December 2024.
Governor Francis Nwifuru disclosed the figures on Thursday in Abakaliki through the official handover of Lassa Fever assist actions from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also called Medical doctors With out Borders, to the state authorities.
Whereas expressing grief over the lack of lives, Nwifuru counseled the lifesaving efforts of MSF in treating those that survived the illness, stating the vital position of the organisation’s assist in managing the outbreak.
“The unfold of this virus is believed to be exacerbated by sociocultural practices, poor health-seeking behaviour, insufficient environmental sanitation, lack of information, and restricted neighborhood engagement.
“We commend the excellent efforts of our worldwide well being accomplice, MSF (Médecins Sans Frontières), for his or her invaluable contribution.
“The humanitarian achievements of MSF in enhancing the well being and well-being of our persons are immense, and as a authorities, we’re deeply grateful for his or her assist.“MSF formally grew to become a well being accomplice to Ebonyi State by the Ministry of Well being in 2018 and has remained a dedicated ally since then,” Nwifuru said.
He mentioned, “Based on information, Nigeria has reported over 4,726 instances of the illness this 12 months, with a big fatality price. In Ebonyi State alone, we’ve recorded 394 suspected instances since January, with 48 confirmed instances, 23 of which resulted in dying, whereas 25 people have been discharged.
“As governor, I’m extremely happy with the proactive, tireless, and noteworthy efforts you have got made in our well being sector since 2018. I’m assured that, along with your continued assist, we are going to quickly overcome and fully eradicate the specter of Lassa Fever. Your partnership will speed up our efforts in tackling this lethal virus.”
The governor additionally urged MSF management to think about the state’s honest enchantment and proceed the partnership within the curiosity of humanity.
He pledged his dedication to offering the required assist to attain the aim of eradicating Lassa Fever in Ebonyi State.
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