Olusoji Ajibola
Three out of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory account for a total of 82 percent of Lassa fever infections in the country.
The three states are Ondo, Edo and Bauchi States.
Investigation conducted by The Network on Saturday showed that Ondo State is the most endemic with 63 infections, Edo (57) and Bauchi (53).
Others with recorded cases of Lassa Fever infections are Benue (11), Ebonyi (5), Oyo (5), Taraba (5), Kogi (4), Enugu (2), Kaduna (2), Cross River (1), Delta (1), Katsina (1) and Plateau (1)
The Management of the University College, Ibadan had said on Wednesday that NIgeria has recorded 1,992 cases of lassa fever in 33 states in 2 months in 2022.
The Statement put the total number of confirmed cases at 450 with 86 deaths recorded as at February 18, 2022.
Among the victims are 33 health workers across the country.
As at 18th February 2022, the total number of confirmed cases was 450, with 86 deaths recorded. About 30 health care workers are affected.
“This is to draw the attention of the entire members of staff to the current outbreak of Lassa fever in the country.
“Since the beginning of 2022, a total number of 1,992 suspected Lassa fever cases have been recorded in 33 States, majorly in Ondo, Edo, Bauchi, Benue, Taraba, Ebonyi, Oyo and Enugu States.
“As at 18th February 2022, the total number of confirmed cases was 450, with 86 deaths recorded. About 30 health care workers are affected.
On March 3, the Oyo State Chapter of gigs Nigerian Medical Association issued a statement where it said the deadly fever killed two doctors in the state.
The State NMA Chairman, Dr. Ayotunde Fasunla, had said that the tragic deaths occurred with a space of 24 hours.
He expressed worry about the lives of health workers who came into contact with patients infected with Lassa fever.
