Two cases of Lassa fever have been discovered in Kogi State, one of the victims a seventy year old man from Okene was referred to the Federal Medical Centre Lokoja from a private clinic.
He was later diagnosed at Irrua Specialist hospital in Edo State to have contacted Lassa fever.
The victim was said to have died before the result of the test came out.
Another victim from Idah Local Government Area is still receiving treatment at the same hospital.
Reacting to the development, the Chairman Nigerian Medical Association Kogi State Chapter, Dr. Austin Ojotule said in a bid to prevent the outbreak of the disease, the Association had embarked on sensitization programme at the rural areas.
He advised people against exposing their food items to rodents in other to prevent them from contacting the disease.
Also in an interview, the Acting Permanent Secretary in the State Ministry of Health, Mr. Bello Henry said government had also embarked on sensitization programme and had provided personal protective equipment for the health providers who may have had contact with the victims.
Credit: Radio Nigeria
