Lassa Fever has reportedly killed three persons including two doctors and a patient in Kano, the State government confirmed.
Kano Commissioner for Health, Dr. Aminu Ibrahim tsanyawa stated this during a press conference on Wednesday.
Dr. Tsanyawa said that the ministry of health currently has a total of 292 persons who had contact with the said victims on its watch list which would help to quickly quarantine anyone who shows any symptoms of the disease to avoid further spread.
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He said that the first case was a 28-year-old Gwale LGA pregnant woman who fell ill two weeks after her mother’s death and was referred from a private hospital to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital where she also passed away on January 1st, 2020.
On the confirmation of samples, the state government has since swung into action so as to expeditiously curtail the spread of the viral disease by activating its isolation center at Year Gaya.
Other measures taken include; activation of rapid response team, prepositioning of drugs and other consumables, contact tracing as well as daily coordination meeting at the state’s emergency operation center amongst others.
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Tsanyawa urged the general public to disregard any mere allegation and rumours and ensure proper hand hygiene, strengthen environmental sanitation, avoid contact with wild animals and rodents.
Other safety measures according to him are; people should avoid poorly cooked meat, avoid contact with suspected or confirmed cases or items soiled by them and urge the public to report any suspected case to the nearest health facility nearest to them.
Ibrahim, further reiterated the state government’s readiness to partner with all persons, group and organizations in it’d determination towards providing quality healthcare service for the good people of the state.
He applauded the state Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje for his relentless and tireless efforts towards improving the health and well-being of the people of the state stressing that, all is under control and no need for panicking.
