Isolation wards have been set up by the National Hospital Abuja (NHA) for the management of suspected cases of Lassa fever in the FCT and its environs.
Dr Olutayo Haastrup, spokesperson of the hospital, disclosed that the hospital had prepared four isolation wards and began standard precaution in handling any outbreak.
“The hospital is fully prepared, measures have been taken and as soon as we have any suspected case of Lassa, we will be proactive in handling it.
“We have created isolation wards in the hospital being the apex referral centre in the FCT and all the necessary kits and facilities have been procured,’’ Haastrup said.
He also added that 200 health personnel had been trained to raise more awareness on the treatment and management of the virus.
He said the training became necessary following the outbreak of the disease in 10 states and the FCT with 43 deaths, several confirmed cases and many suspected people being quarantined.
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