By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Accept
Okay.ngOkay.ngOkay.ng
Font ResizerAa
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Reading: Kaduna Confirms 6 Lassa Fever Cases
Share
Font ResizerAa
Okay.ngOkay.ng
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Search
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Follow US
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved
News

Kaduna Confirms 6 Lassa Fever Cases

Farouk Mohammed
By Farouk Mohammed
Published: April 7, 2016
Share
2 Min Read
SHARE

Lassa-Fever-Virus

Kaduna state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Jonathan Andrew Nok, has confirmed six cases of Lassa fever in the state.

Nok, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Ibrahim S. Jere, announced this at a one-day Interactive Dialogue on Routine Immunisation, Budget Scorecard And Government; Priorities in Child and Family Health.

He said a total 38 suspected cases of Lassa fever were recorded in Kaduna state where six were confirmed to be positive.

- Advertisement -

He added that the three victims from Zangon Kataf died before being diagnosed, even as two confirmed cases were successfully treated and discharged and the remaining case from Chikun local government “is presently receiving treatment at the Infection Control, Centre, Kakuri, Kaduna.”

The commissioner said a total number of 126, 398 pregnant women were tested for HIV, and 354 were found to be positive and were referred for anti-retroviral therapy.

Similarly, six communities were selected alongside 60 community tuberculosis workers who went on house-to-house search in the selected areas of the state where five per cent cases of TB was detected and hence benefitted from the free treatment.

According to him, the state government has released the sum of N 37,574,258 to UNICEF as a contribution for the procurement of therapeutic food supplements “and that the state has started receiving the food supplements which are currently being used for community management of acute malnutrition in Zaria.”

- Advertisement -

Other beneficiaries are Barau Dikko Specialist Hospital, Hajia Gambo Sawaba Memorial Hospital, Zaria, General Hospital, Makarfi, Birnin Gwari, Kachia and Jema’a.

Stay Updated on the Go with Our Latest News—Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!
TAGGED:KadunaLassa Fever
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link Print
ByFarouk Mohammed
Publisher
Follow:
Farouk Mohammed is a Head Editor at Okay Nigeria (Okay.ng). He has been publishing for 10 years and focused more on Local/World News on Okay.ng
Previous Article PDP Is The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Nigeria – Babangida Aliyu
Next Article We’re Set to Launch Final Onslaught On Insurgents – Buratai

Connect with Okay on Social

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
TelegramFollow

Dollar/Naira Rates

Dollar to Naira Rate

Okay.ng Logo
Buy Rate ₦1,560.00
Sell Rate ₦1,570.00

Updated: 2 days ago

Displayed rates are for informational purposes only and are subject to change.

Quick Converter

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Recent Posts

Dangote Refinery Unveils N720bn CNG Truck Fleet to Slash Fuel Costs, Save Nigeria Over N1.7trn Annually
Energy & Oil
Nigerian Troops Neutralize Terror Kingpin Mai Dada, Recover Arms in Multi-Region Operations
Security
NNPP Welcomes Possibility of Rabiu Kwankwaso Joining APC Amidst Ganduje’s Resignation
News
Tinubu’s State Visit to Saint Lucia Marks Historic Diplomatic and Cultural Engagement, Presidency Clarifies
International News
President Bola Tinubu Suspends Implementation of Financial Reporting Council Amendment Act 2023
News
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

You May Also Like

News

Aminu Dantata to be Buried in Madinah After Saudi Approval

Muhammad A. Aliyu
Muhammad A. Aliyu
June 29, 2025
CrimeVideo

VIDEO: NDLEA Issues Strong Advisory to Travellers Against Carrying Unknown Bags

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 29, 2025
News

SERAP Demands Transparency from Nigeria’s Governors on Security Vote Spending

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 29, 2025
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Follow US
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2025 - All rights reserved
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?