By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
Two members of the Nigerian Medical Association, (NMA) in Oyo State
Chairman of the Oyo State NMA, Dr Ayotunde Fasunla stated this on Thursday in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan
Dr Fasunla expressed the association worry about other health workers who have had contact with the diseased unknowingly”, saying the tragic deaths occurred within a space of 72 hours”, he said
“The NMA announces, with deepest regret and sorrow, the demise of two of our members from Lassa fever.The tragic deaths occurred within a space of 72 hours”, he said
Dr Fasunla added, “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.”
The NMA Chairman then urged its members to treat all febrile illnesses with a high index of suspicion.
