Strange Illness Kills Three In Benue Community

• Strange Illness Kills Three In Benue Community

An unnamed illness has claimed the life of three people in Okpeilo- Otukpa community, Ogbadigbo Local Government area of Benue state.

According to report, the patients with this strange illness often develop  symptoms like stooling and vomiting with tinges of blood, fever, abdominal pain and general body weakness.

A member of the community said the fear of the strange sickness has made villagers run into other communities for refuge.

“Fear has griped members of the community, and they have taken refuge in other adjoining villages,” he said.

One person with the symptoms of the disease has been transferred to Benue State University Teaching Hospital in Makurdi and others are receiving treatment at various health centers in Benue.

Permanent secretary of Ministry of Health and Human services Sir Andrew Amee confirmed and pointed out that Governor Samuel has approved funds for the Ministry of Health to carry out investigation.

Amee advised inhabitants of the community to maintain good hygiene practice and report anyone infected with the illness to the Disease surveillance and notification officers of the local government

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