Benue State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Sunday Ongbabo, on Monday disclosed that one person has died of Lassa fever in the state.
A statement issued by the commissioner noted that there was one index, adding that the combined surveillance team had already visited the area to comb the place for contract tracing.
Parts of the statement read, “This is to alert members of the public that there is outbreak of viral hemorrhagic fever (Lassa) in the neighbouring states of Nasarawa, Taraba and Plateau, among the 19 states of the federation since August, 2019 till date.
“So far, 60 confirmed cases, with 16 deaths, have been recorded nationally.
“Benue has confirmed one index case as at 14/9/19, with one death.
“The combined surveillance team has already visited to comb the area for contract tracing.”
The statement advised members of the public on the mode of transmission and prevention.
