Rivers State Ministry of Health Confirms Four Cases of Lassa Fever

The Rivers State Ministry of Health on Wednesday says it has confirmed four cases of Lassa fever in the state. 

State Commissioner for Health, Adaeze Oreh, in an interview, said the four cases presented at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, UPTH. Mrs Oreh said while one of the cases was confirmed after the death of the patient, the other three have been treated and are united with their families.

Mrs Oreh said a combined team of stakeholders in the health sector are working to ensure the protection of lives and assured Rivers people of the commitment of the State Government to contain the Lassa fever outbreak.

The State Commissioner for Health also said there are enough commodities to contain the outbreak of the disease and urged the public to always promote community hygiene.