In a bid to eradicate Lassa Fever, the Rivers state Government has launched ‘Operation kill all Rats.’
The Commissioner of Health Dr. Theophillus Odagme, while
speaking to newsmen said the purpose of the emergency initiative as to
raise awareness on the disease and also inform residents of the needs to
keep rats away from their homes.
He said “Last
week, three persons were admitted into one of the treatment centres.
Two of the patients were referred from private clinics; one is related
to a late victim, while the other came from a public hospital.
“Samples
were taken for analysis, but the results came out negative. They were
stabilised and discharged for proper treatment of their cases.”
Adding that “As
at the last count, 403 persons were being monitored but the first set
of 60 placed under watch following the index case, have been discharged
after completing the 21 days virus incubation period without manifesting
any symptom.
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