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The Oyo State Government has confirmed five cases of Lassa fever, with one death recorded in the state.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Health, Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, disclosed this during a press briefing in Ibadan on Friday.
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“The State Government wishes to confirm five cases of Lassa fever outbreak, with one death,” she said.
According to the commissioner, affected individuals are currently receiving treatment at the state Infectious Disease Centre in Olodo and the isolation unit of the University College Hospital.
She noted that the government has activated its emergency response system and adopted a multi sectoral approach in line with guidelines from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.
Ajetunmobi revealed that health authorities have begun active case search and are monitoring over 200 contacts linked to the confirmed cases.
She added that essential medications, including Ribavirin, have been made available, while isolation centres have been fully operational to contain the spread.
The commissioner also said preventive measures such as the distribution of personal protective equipment and enforcement of safe burial practices are in place.
She urged residents to adhere strictly to safety guidelines, including proper food storage, maintaining good hygiene, avoiding contact with rodents and seeking immediate medical attention if symptoms such as fever, vomiting or bleeding occur.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention had earlier warned of a rise in Lassa fever cases nationwide, reporting 167 deaths in 2026 with a case fatality rate of 25.2 percent compared to 18.5 percent within the same period in 2025.
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