Imo Records Another Death From Lassa Fever

Another death of the Lassa fever outbreak have been confirmed by the Imo State Government in the state.

According to the Commissioner for Health, Social Development and Women Affairs, Mrs. Ngozi Njoku, the state government was informed of a secret treatment and subsequent referral of a suspected patient from a private hospital without official report to government for appropriate action. The statement said the patient later tested positive to the disease and warned that henceforth, there should be strict adherence to ‘official health protocol.’

“All public and private health institutions in the state are mandatorily required to pass through the Ministry of Health any suspected case in their facilities. This is in the interest of the health of hospital staff and public,” she said.