Kogi state
Commissioner for Health, Dr Saka Audu says an unknown illness has struck residents
of the state leaving at least 62 people dead.
The strange
illness which was initially thought to be Lassa fever by many people because it
has some symptoms that are similar to Lassa fever such as diarrhea, abdominal
pain, and vomiting but apparently its something different.
According to
reports, the worst hit community is Okoloke in Yagba West Local Government Area
of the state. Other areas are Okunran and Isanlu-Esa – both villages in Yagba
West LGA. With over 60 people dead and
Lassa fever ruled out as a cause, the government has taken samples of the
disease and is hoping to identify the illness as quickly as possible to prevent
more deaths, says the commissioner.
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