Edo Scales up Lassa Fever Sensitization

Edo State Government has stepped up campaign to curb the spread of Lassa fever in the state.

The state Commissioner for Health, Obehi Akoria, noted that the campaign was aimed at forestalling further spread of the virus to other parts of the state.

Akoria stated that Edo North and Edo Central Senatorial Districts account for over 95 per cent of the 40 confirmed cases in the state.

The commissioner called for support and collaboration of all stakeholders to contain the disease and protect citizens.