The Edo State government says there is a new outbreak of Lassa Fever and called on the people to increase their vigilance to quickly report any suspected case and improve on their hygienic conditions to reduce the presence of some rodents particularly long mouthed rats which the major carriers.
The State Commissioner for Health, Cyril Oshiomhole stated this at a press conference announcing the outbreak where he also disclosed that the government has activated the Incident Management Structure (IMS) and appointing Ekaete Tobi of Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH) as the State Lassa Fever Incident Manager for the 2025 outbreak response.
“Additionally, all pillar leads and teams, including Surveillance, Laboratory, Logistics, Vector Control, Infection Prevention and Control, Risk Communication, and Case Management, are hereby activated. I appointed Dr. Osahogie Edeawe of ISTH as Case Manager.”
He said early detection and treatment significantly improve outcomes and urged the people to be vigilant.
