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Lassa fever: Four suspected cases under investigation in Adamawa ― Govt

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The Adamawa State government on Monday said four suspected cases of Lassa fever are under investigation in the state.

The state director, Public Health, Dr Bwalki Dilli, who confirmed the development to the Tribune Online in Yola said the four cases are still under diagnosis.

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“The patients were admitted at the state treatment centre located at the Federal Medical Centre, Yola, their samples have been taken and referred to the laboratory in Abuja, for diagnosis.

“When the final result is out, we would inform the general public about the situation,” Dilli said.

He said the state government has taken preventive measures against the outbreak of the disease in the state.

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