Twelve folks have been killed by the Lassa fever outbreak in Ondo State, with no fewer than 112 confirmed instances.The Statistician-Normal of the state, Olusola Ajayi, who revealed this, said that 353 instances have been reported within the state.
Whereas describing the scenario as alarming, Ajayi urged staff of the state waste administration authority to step up their efforts in guaranteeing cleanliness within the state.
The Statistician-Normal additionally appealed to the waste officers to collaborate with different stakeholders within the well being sector to make sure a wholesome atmosphere as a part of efforts to cut back the menace.
He stated: “We’re collectively in that enterprise. We have now to behave quick now due to this knowledge that I’m going to present you.
“In Ondo State at the moment, there are 353 instances of Lassa fever. 112 have been confirmed. 12 folks have died. So if we need to act, the time is now.”
The Everlasting Secretary of the Ministry of Well being, Dr Adeniran Ikuomola, had final week said that the state recorded near 400 suspected instances of Lassa fever since its latest outbreak, with over 100 confirmed instances.
“We have now 400 suspected instances and 100 confirmed instances. I’d have beloved to present you a particular variety of deaths. We have now recorded some deaths.”
In the meantime, the Nigeria Centre for Illness Management and Prevention confirmed 143 instances of Lassa fever out of the 484 suspected instances from December 30, 2024, to January 12, 2025, throughout seven states in 32 native councils.
The centre additionally reported 22 deaths, with a case fatality charge of 15.4 per cent.
