The Cross River State Government has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa Fever in the Obubra local government area following the death of a 30-year-old male farmer from the Unincha community.
Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, announced the outbreak in a statement dated February 24, 2025, revealing that the victim succumbed to the disease on February 17 at the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (FUTHA), Ebonyi State.
According to the report, the farmer had been ill for several days before seeking medical attention at FUTHA on February 15. He tested positive for Lassa Fever on February 16, but despite receiving treatment, he passed away the following day.
His remains were prepared at FUTHA and transported to Unincha for a supervised burial, conducted by the Obubra local government area Rapid Response Team. (Guardian)