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NCDC Issues Public Advisory On Lassa Fever Amid Rising Cases

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December 23, 2024
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a comprehensive public advisory on Lassa fever, warning that it remained a significant public health threat.

Dr Jide Idris, NCDC’s Director General, revealed the concerning trend to newsmen on Monday in Abuja, urging Nigerians to adopt preventive measures as cases continue to rise during the peak transmission season.

Idris explained that Lassa fever, an acute viral hemorrhagic fever caused by the Lassa virus, is endemic in Nigeria and is transmitted through contact with the urine, faeces, saliva, or blood of infected rodents, particularly the multimammate rat.

“It can also spread through person-to-person contact with infected bodily fluids.”

He emphasised the importance of early detection, noting that the disease initially presented symptoms similar to malaria, including fever, headache, weakness, cough, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea.

“In severe cases, bleeding from body openings may occur, but early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve survival rates.

“The advisory highlighted the groups most at risk, including individuals living in rodent-infested areas, those consuming contaminated food, healthcare workers providing care without proper protective equipment, and laboratory staff handling blood samples without precautions.”

Idris outlined key preventive measures to curb the spread of the disease, including keeping homes and surroundings clean to eliminate rodent breeding grounds, sealing holes and cracks to prevent rodent entry, and storing food in tightly sealed containers.

He also emphasised the importance of avoiding open drying of food items and seeking medical attention for early symptoms instead of resorting to self-medication.

He also encouraged regular hand hygiene, proper sanitation, and discouraging bush burning and deforestation, which drive rodents into human habitats.

Idris urged healthcare workers to maintain high vigilance, adhere to infection prevention protocols, and promptly report suspected cases to ensure swift public health responses.

He further encouraged the public to call the NCDC toll-free line (6232) for assistance or report cases to the State Ministry of Health.

“The NCDC remains committed to reducing the impact of Lassa fever through coordinated efforts, public awareness campaigns, and stakeholder collaboration.”(NAN)

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