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NYSC Member dies of Lassa fever in Cross Rivers

The state commissioner of health, Dr. Inyang Asinvong disclosed that, A serving Corper of the National Youth Service Corps in Cross river state identified as Onwuegbuzie Stanley-Samuel died of lassa fever disease at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) on Thursday 12th May.


The corper who served in Obubra community Hospital of River state hails from Delta state.



He was first admitted at the General Hospital, were he was treated one week for cerebral malaria. The condition got worsen and he was referred to Calabar Teaching Hospital for more proper care.Achibong disclose this on Friday to newsmen in Calabar.

According to Dr. Achibong's statement,
“The incident started about two weeks ago in Obubra and we all know that the incubation period of Lassa fever is 3-21 days. The deceased is an indigene of Delta State. The last time he travelled to his home in Lagos State was during the Christmas period in December
2016 and came back to Cross River in January 2017.

The deceased was living in the corps members’ lodge in Obubra and since he came back in January, he has not left that community.

She added that, the corp member contracted the disease in Calabar, and unfortunately he died yesterday.

Source: LIB

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