The Enugu State Ministry of Health, on Monday, said it had kept drugs and other consumables to ensure any possible Lassa fever outbreak in the state is immediately eradicated.
“Our 86 disease surveillance officers and some community health informants had gone through the intervention simulation as well as the case definition training two weeks ago.
“They went home with a case definition chart meant to be pasted in their various offices in the council areas, secondary and tertiary hospitals as well as other strategic places.
“The case definition chart will help to remind them all they have learnt in the training and help to define symptoms properly,’’ he said.
“We are meeting with traditional rulers and community leaders routinely on the need to report any strange sickness to the nearest health facility,’’ he said.
“We cannot afford to rest on our oars in order to ensure that the state is protected,’’ he said.
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