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The Oyo State government has confirmed five cases of Lassa fever outbreak with one fatality in the state.
The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, disclosed this at a news conference held in Ibadan on Friday.
Ajetunmobi, however, assured the people of the state of the government’s swift response measures to contain the spread and protect public health.
The commissioner said the confirmed cases are currently being managed at the state Infectious Disease Centre (IDC), Olodo, and the University College Hospital (UCH).
According to her, specialised clinical care and containment protocols are being implemented at the mentioned isolation units, as the state government promptly activated its emergency response framework.
She said the government initiated a coordinated multi-sectoral intervention according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) national guidelines and World Health Organization (WHO) global best practices.
The commissioner commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his decisive leadership and unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of residents.
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According to her, the governor’s timely approval and release of emergency funds facilitated the rapid operationalisation of the response structure.
Ajetunmobi outlined key interventions already implemented, including the activation of the Incident Management System (IMS) and Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).
She also mentioned the establishment of a multi-sectoral response team, comprising the health, environment, agriculture, and information sectors.
She further noted that a comprehensive Incident Action Plan has been developed and is being implemented alongside intensified surveillance, including active case search and monitoring of over 200 identified contacts.
“Other measures include the deployment of the Surveillance Outbreak Response Management and Analysis System (SORMAS) for real-time data management, operationalisation of isolation centres, and prepositioning of Ribavirin and other essential commodities.
“In addition, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures have been strengthened, including provision and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
“Safe and dignified burial protocols are also being implemented in collaboration with environmental health authorities,” the commissioner stated.
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