A 25-year-old female NYSC member has reportedly died of Lassa fever at a secondary health facility in Ijebu North Local Government Area, Ogun State. According to reports, she fell ill while in Ondo State and was transferred to the health facility last Tuesday, where she passed away the same day.
This was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Health, Tomi Coker, on Wednesday. “We implore all Health facilities in Ogun State, public and private, to step up Infection Prevention and Control measures and to encourage compliance by all health facility staff.“ Healthcare worker that suspects Lassa fever in a patient, are advised to call their local government disease surveillance and notification officer (LGA DSNO) whose numbers are placed in our health facilities or call State Disease surveillance and Notification Officer (0703-421-4893) or State Epidemiologist (0808-425-0881),” she added.
The commissioner, however reiterated the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration’s dedication to protecting the health of the citizens through continuous surveillance and prompt response to infectious diseases.
She said that the ministry in collaboration with the Rapid Response Team at ljebu North East is keeping the situation under control with enhanced surveillance and community engagement and mobilization for effective response.
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