Officials in Taraba
confirm four more people have died from Lassa
fever, bringing the total to seven at the federal
medical centre in the capital Jalingo.
A total 19 people suspected to have Lassa fever were
hospitalised at the centre.
Six have been treated and discharged, and three
others are still on admission.
Head of clinical services at the centre, Dr. Iliya
Attah confirmed the latest deaths.
He said the hospital has organized lectures for
workers with a view to help reduce the risk of
contracting the Lassa fever virus.
Meanwhile the centre medical director, Dr, Wiza
Inusa, has advised Taraba state Government to
embark on enlightenment on the risk involved in
consumption of rat meat.
He said the call became necessary because despite
the risk posed by rats many people in the state are
still eating rat meat.
- Daily Trust