The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Oyo State branch, says it lost two of its members to Lassa Fever within 72 hours.
Its Chairman, Dr. Ayotunde Fasunla, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Ibadan.
Fasunla said,
“The NMA announces, with deepest regret and sorrow, the demise of two of her members from Lassa Fever.
“The tragic deaths occurred within a space of 72 hours. It is indeed a sad week, and our eyes are still soaked in tears.
“While we thought that COVID-19 had done its worst, we are now dealing with another onslaught of a Lassa Fever outbreak.
“Furthermore, we are worried about other health workers who have had contact with the diseased unknowingly. We have advised them to quarantine and report if they develop any symptoms of viral hemorrhagic fever.”
According to him, the NMA has urged its members to treat all febrile illnesses with a high index of suspicion.
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