BREAKING NEWS Lassa Fever Outbreak In Abia State Left A Child, Care Giver Dead

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Lassa Fever Outbreak In Abia State Left A Child, Health Worker Dead

The Abia State government says it is aware of the reported outbreak of Lassa Fever at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Umuahia.

John Okiyi Kalu, Commissioner for Information, in a statement on Monday, said the state Ministry of health was working with the authorities of FMC to ensure full containment of the disease and prophylactic treatment of others who may have come in contact with the victims.

“We have fully deployed all our emergency medical response systems to instantly ensure full containment and management of the outbreak”, it said.

“The government wishes to call on members of the public to be vigilant and report all suspected cases to the nearest medical facility in the state.

“All those who had contact with the child, suspected to be the index case, and the medical practitioner who lost her life, should report to FMC Umuahia immediately for further review.

“Drugs for treatment of Lassa Fever are available in the state in good quantities and there is no cause for panic as the disease can be successfully treated, especially if diagnosed early.

“Members of the public are advised to ensure that they maintain clean and sanitary environment at all times.

“Our hearts and prayers are with the families and friends of the two identified victims of this sad and unfortunate outbreak. May God be with them at this time and always,” he stated.

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BREAKING NEWS Security: Police IG, Idris Warns Health Workers To Shun Flamboyant Lifestyle To Avoid Attention

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Security: Police IG, Idris Warns Health Workers To Shun Flamboyant Lifestyle To Avoid Attention

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris Kpotum, has advised health workers to avoid flamboyant lifestyles.

He said they should rather live simple lives in order to avoid attracting undue attention from terrorists and others who kidnap for ransom.

Idris gave the advice while delivering the keynote address at the opening ceremony of a National Conference on Security of Health Workers and Medical Practitioners organised by the Nigerian Medical Association in Abuja on Wednesday.

According to the Police boss, kidnapping gangs and terror groups target health workers, typically sold out by close family members, aggrieved friends or staff, who consider them as persons of high cash value.

He also urged the medical professionals to be mindful of shabbily dressed persons on the highway with Military or Police uniforms manning checkpoint, that have no solid checkpoint features or Police/Army vehicles parked by the side.

The IGP, who regretted that over 13 health workers were kidnapped in recent times, called for increased vigilance in order to identify suspicious individuals and report them to security agencies.

“Avoid showing that you are rich, try and portray yourself as a civil servant with meagre salary or running a small business.

“As healthcare professionals you are also mandated by law to report any one who comes or was brought to your facility for treatment of gunshot wounds. Such persons can be treated but the security agencies should be informed for questioning,” he said.

NAIJA VOICE reports that IGP Idris was represented at the event by the Force’s Medical Officer, Assistant Inspector-General, Kaumi Ahmadu.

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