Plateau State has confirmed the death of 8 people due
to Lassa fever, The State’s Commissioner for Health, Kunden Deyin, has said
that the state recorded eight deaths, 13 confirmed cases and 50 suspected cases
of Lassa fever from December 2015 to date.
Mr. Deyin told the News Agency of Nigeria in Jos on
Sunday that the state had commenced aggressive sensitisation and awareness
campaigns in Jos-Bukuru metropolis and in the 17 local government areas.
The Commissioner also said that the ministry was in liaison
with traditional and religious leaders on the need to sensitise their wards and
congregations on the importance of promoting good community and personal
hygiene.
