Fourteen people have died in an outbreak of Lassa fever in Taraba State.
Daily Trust learnt that the deaths and the cases were recorded in the state within the last three months.
The Head of Clinical Services at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jalingo Dr Kuni Joseph, disclosed the alarming figures, noting that six of the deaths occurred last week.
He revealed that between October 24, 2024, and January this year, there were 84 suspected cases of Lassa fever, 33 of which were confirmed positive.
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Dr Joseph said, however, that nine patients had been successfully treated and discharged while six others were still on admission at the Federal Medical Centre Jalingo.
“This is the first time we are recording such a significant number of cases in Taraba State and efforts are being made to address the outbreak. We have intensified our efforts and with joint meetings held by FMC Jalingo, the Taraba State Ministry of Health, and officials from the World Health Organization (WHO), it will be addressed,” he said.
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