"Measures had been put in place to curtail further spread and reduce mortality among those affected" Said by the Government. They however, ruled out placing travel restrictions from and to areas currently infected.
"The world health organization is being notified of the cases confirmed" As stated by the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole in a statement he issued on Wednesday in Abuja, in response to the outbreak of Lassa Fever in the country.
According to Punch News, He also stated that Nigeria has been experiencing Lassa Fever outbreak in the past sixth weeks in Bauchi, Nasarawa, Niger, Taraba, Kano, Rivers, Edo and Oyo States.
"The Nigerian government will continue to enhance surveillance and social health education, Information and communication activities to prevent the disease from spreading further in Nigeria and i wish to call for the support and understanding of Nigerians" The minister said.
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