First Case Of Lasser Fever Recorded In Nasssarawa

Lasser fever has been discovered in Nassarawa State in a recent outbreak in the country.

Commissioner of health in Nassarawa State, Mr. Ahmed Yahaya, while speaking to newsmen in Lafia on Monday 27^th January said the patient who resides in Mararaba in Karu LGA was diagnosed with the disease which was confirmed by the doctors in Abuja.

He said a team of health officials has been deployed to communities to monitor and quarantine those who had contact with the patient to prevent the spread.

The commissioner of health urged residents of the state to ensure good hygiene and keep rodents away from the food. He said health centres are ready to handle and stop the spread of lasser fever.

He said further;

“We are
aware of the outbreak and have taken measures by deploying doctors and tools to
ensure we curtail further spread of the diseases."