The Plateau State Government has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever in seven local government areas (LGAs) of the state, with four deaths recorded and 11 cases confirmed.
The affected LGAs are Quanpan, Shendam, Wase, Langtang South, Jos North, Jos South and Mangu.
The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nicholas Baamlong, disclosed this yesterday during a press briefing in Jos, where he provided an update on the outbreak and the state’s response measures.