The Katsina State Government on Monday said it has intensified efforts to curb the spread of Lassa fever and other epidemic-prone diseases in the state.
Authorities said the measures aim to reduce mortality and prevent outbreaks of diseases such as Cerebrospinal meningitis, Diphtheria, Mpox, Measles and Cholera.
The move follows a surge in Lassa fever cases in several parts of the country, with healthcare workers among those most affected.
The Executive Secretary of the State Primary Healthcare Agency, Shamsuddeen Yahaya, disclosed this in an interview with Channels Television, urging residents to maintain proper personal and environmental hygiene.
According to him, the state has recorded six suspected cases of Lassa fever and one confirmed death.
He said the agency has launched an active case search and contact tracing effort, identifying 15 contacts linked to the cases.
“So far, the contacts are doing well and we have not recorded any new active case of Lassa fever,” Yahaya said.
He explained that the state has activated its emergency health operations centre under the State Primary Healthcare Agency to coordinate the response.
“We carried out a situation analysis and are working closely with development partners to ensure the disease does not spread,” he added.
Yahaya noted that surveillance teams, laboratory units, risk communication experts, logistics personnel and case management teams have all been mobilised to track developments and contain any potential outbreak.
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