The Edo State Government on Tuesday said it had reactivated its response and surveillance team for the prevention of Lassa fever, a few days after four persons reportedly died from the epidemic.
The recent victims, including a medical doctor, were said to have died in Anambra State and their blood samples tested positive at the centre for Lassa fever diagnosis and treatment – located within the Irrua Specialist Hospital, in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
However, the Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Eregia Ahianuwa, who disclosed thisl, said there was no need for residents to panic, adding that there had been no reported case of an outbreak in the state.