Edo State has recorded 30 cases of Lassa fever, as confirmed by Innocent Alenoghena, the Director, Primary Health Care Services in Etsako-West Local Government Area, Edo. 

Mr Alenoghena who spoke during a sensitisation/awareness campaign against the increase of Lassa fever in the area, said the 30 persons diagnosed to be suffering from the ailment were currently at the Irrua Specialist Hospital, Irrua.

NAN reported that he said; 

“About 30 persons have been infected with the disease in the council area. Lassa fever disease is fast spreading across the local government.

“Edo State has the highest number of persons infected with the disease with Etsako West topping the chart. The LGC has declared a state of emergency on the Lassa fever epidemic, following the scourge of the disease in the area"

https://unclesuru.com/2019/01/29/edo-records-30-cases-of-lassa-fever/

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The rate this disease is spreading hope it is not Ebola.