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Fresh lassa fever outbreak claims 10 life in Ebonyi
Ebonyi State Government has confirmed 10 persons dead and 15 others infected following an outbreak of Lassa Fever in seven local government areas.
Confirming the incident, the Disease Surveillance Notification Officer, State Ministry of Health, Mr. Orogwu Sampson, said the cases occurred between January 4 and February 16, 2024.
He noted that within the one-month period, “25 people were infected including 2 healthcare workers with 10 deaths.”
Orogwu said that last year, the State recorded 53 cases while 36 died, adding that the disease cuts across all ages.
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He maintained that out of the 25 confirmed cases,16 people were men while nine people were women.
“Those who died include a pregnant woman, two children, men and women.
“The Local Government Areas affected include Onicha, Ikwo, Ezza North, Ebonyi, Izzi, Ohaukwu and Abakaliki with Hausa quarters and Nkaliki residential areas recording the highest number of cases.
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