KOGI State has recorded a fresh outbreak of Lassa fever as a medical doctor working with the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Lokoja has been confirmed to be a victim of the disease. Dr Olatunde Alabi, the Medical Director of FMC, who briefed newsmen on Saturday in Lokoja, said that the male doctor was diagnosed of the disease on Jan 19. He said that the victim’s blood sample was sent to the Federal Medical Centre, Irrua, Edo State for laboratory analysis, adding that it tested positive. The medical expert urged members of the public to endeavour to report cases of fever early to the nearest health facility for early treatment. It would be recalled that the Centre in 2017 handled three cases of Lassa fever, two of the victims died while one survived.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 20, 2018 12:00 UTC