Lassa Fever: Anambra begins contact tracing after confirmed case

The Anambra State Government has stepped up surveillance and contact tracing following the confirmation of a Lassa fever case in Omasi community, Ayamelum Local Government Area. The government has activated its emergency response system to contain the infection and prevent possible transmission to other residents. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, announced the measures during an emergency stakeholders’ meeting in Awka, disclosing that the patient was receiving treatment at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. According to him, the state has activated its Incident Management System and strengthened collaboration with health partners, including the World Heal...