Lassa fever kills four in Nasarawa, hospital shut
Four people, including two pregnant women, have died from suspected Lassa fever in Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.Following the deaths, the Nasarawa State Government has closed the General Hospital in Awe and placed health workers, including the Medical Superintendent, in isolation as a precaution. Health officials said the situation worsened after a woman with symptoms suspected to be Lassa fever died shortly after arriving at a health facility, followed days later by her husband with similar signs.Poor handling of suspected cases and the escape of some patients referred to Lafia for isolation have raised concern among residents and health workers. The state’s Director of Public Health reported that only one case has been laboratory confirmed so far, but surveillance and fumigation are ongoing at the hospital to prevent further spread.Health workers are calling for urgent provision of protective […]
