Edo State has recorded 36 Lassa fever cases and eight deaths between December 30, 2024, and January 2025, according to the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole.
Oshiomhole confirmed the outbreak on Friday in Benin, while officially declaring the Lassa Fever situation in the state.
He stated that the 2025 epidemic year began on December 30, 2024, and since then, 336 suspected cases have been reported, with 36 confirmed and eight resulting in death.
“Lassa Fever, a viral hemorrhagic disease endemic to Edo State, remains a recurring public health challenge.”
Rapid spread and public health risks
He warned that the outbreak posed significant public health risks due to its rapid transmission and severe outcomes if not effectively managed.
Patients undergoing treatment at ISTH
According to him, currently, 14 patients are receiving specialized care at the Lassa Fever Treatment Center in Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH).
“In 2024, the state recorded 3,270 suspected…
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