Ebonyi State Government says 394 suspected cases of Lassa Fever have been recorded since January till December in the state.
It said 48 cases were confirmed from the suspected case and out of which 23 persons died of the disease while 25 persons were discharged.
The state governor, Francis Nwifuru, made this announcement on Thursday in Abakaliki at the official sign off and handover ceremony of Medecens Sans Frontieres, MSF, to the state government.
“Though we grief over those that died, we give kudos to doctors without borders for saving the lives of those who survived the disease.
“The spread of this virus is believed to be facilitated by sociocultural practices, poor health seeking behavior, poor environmental sanitation conditions, lack of awareness and community engagement.
“We, therefore applaud the splendid efforts of one of our international health ally and partner known as MSF,” he said.
The governor implored MSF leadership in their rank and files to consider the sincerest appeal from the state and continue the partnership for the sake of humanity.
He promised to offer feasible support to accomplish the set goals in Ebonyi State to eradicate Lassa Fever.
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