Lassa fever ogun state government shuts two hospitals

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The Ogun State Government has shut down two hospitals in the state due to the outbreak of Lassa fever. The affected hospitals are the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Abeokuta and the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) in Sagamu.

According to reports, the decision to shut down the hospitals was taken after several cases of Lassa fever were reported at the facilities. The state government has also ordered the isolation of patients who have been infected with the disease.

Lassa fever is a viral hemorrhagic fever caused by the Lassa virus, which is transmitted through contact with infected rodents or contaminated food and water. The disease is common in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria, and can cause severe illness and even death if left untreated.

The Ogun State Government has also set up a task force to contain the spread of the disease and has appealed to residents to report any suspected cases to the authorities.

It's essential for the government to take swift action to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread of the disease.