Lassa fever kills 50 in Taraba
•226 admitted, 95 lab-confirmed cases Lassa fever claimed 50 lives at Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Jalingo, Taraba State, between last November and March, this year. The FMC’s Head of Clinical
•226 admitted, 95 lab-confirmed cases
- From John Mkom, Jalingo
Lassa fever claimed 50 lives at Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Jalingo, Taraba State, between last November and March, this year.
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The FMC’s Head of Clinical Service Dr. Abubakar Kirim, stated this yesterday, adding that Taraba has recorded the highest number of cases this year.
Among the challenges faced are lack of awareness about prevention measures; acute shortage of medical doctors; and rising cases due to the locals’ exposure to the disease’s carriers like rodents, particularly mice.
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As of the time of filing this report, 226 suspected cases have been admitted, 95 lab-confirmed, while the death toll stands at 50.
New cases are still being reported, although infection rate may decline when the rainy season comes.
The FMC management said it has introduced service packs to standardise healthcare delivery and prevent infections.
The hospital management emphasised using established channels for complaints and clarifications to avoid spreading misinformation.
