No fewer than 20 person have died in the last three months from Lassa fever according to the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency.
Chairman of the agency, Rilwanu Mohammed made this known on Thursday during a one-day advocacy engagement meeting with traditional and religious leaders on prevention of infectious diseases in Bauchi.
The meeting was organized by Women Development Association for Self-sustenance, supported by WaterAid Nigeria.
Mohammed, represented by the Deputy Director, Disease Control and Immunisation of the agency, Haruna Wakil, said Bauchi State also recorded 678 suspected Lassa fever cases, 95 confirmed cases and 22 deaths.
“The worst hit local government areas are Alkaleri, Bauchi, Tafawa Balewa, Ganjuwa, Dass, Kirfi, Toro and parts of Kanam in Plateau.”
Furthermore, the agency emphasized the need for proactive measures in the fight against infectious diseases, adding that traditional rulers and community leaders have significant roles to play in achieving the set objectives.
The Head of Inspection, Bauchi State Environmental Protection Agency, Haruna Suleiman, said the meeting was aimed at achieving a healthy society.
