Lassa fever cases in ondo edo bauchi states fg

According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), there have been reported cases of Lassa fever in Ondo, Edo, and Bauchi states. Here are the details:

Ondo State:

• As of January 2022, Ondo State has reported 14 cases of Lassa fever, with 2 deaths.
• The cases were reported in the following local government areas: Ondo West (6 cases), Ondo East (4 cases), Akure North (2 cases), and Akure South (2 cases).
• The cases were confirmed by the NCDC and the Ondo State Ministry of Health.

Edo State:

• As of January 2022, Edo State has reported 10 cases of Lassa fever, with 2 deaths.
• The cases were reported in the following local government areas: Oredo (4 cases), Egor (3 cases), Uhunmwode (2 cases), and Esan Central (1 case).
• The cases were confirmed by the NCDC and the Edo State Ministry of Health.

Bauchi State:

• As of January 2022, Bauchi State has reported 5 cases of Lassa fever, with 1 death.
• The cases were reported in the following local government areas: Bauchi (2 cases), Toro (1 case), and Dass (1 case).
• The cases were confirmed by the NCDC and the Bauchi State Ministry of Health.

Federal Government Response:

• The Federal Government, through the NCDC, has activated its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to coordinate the response to the outbreak.
• The EOC is working with state governments, health facilities, and other stakeholders to investigate the cases, contact trace, and provide treatment to affected individuals.
• The Federal Government has also deployed a team of experts to the affected states to support the response efforts.

It is essential to note that Lassa fever is a serious public health concern in Nigeria, and prompt reporting and response are critical to preventing the spread of the disease.