Harnie Gold
Member
Nasarawa State Government at a media briefing on Thursday July 7, through the state commissioner of health, Pharm Ahmed Baba Yahaya, announced that the state has confirmed six cases of Monkeypox disease in the state.
According to Pharm Yahaya, four cases, were recorded in Lafia while two cases in Keffi local government areas of the state.
While in places like Europe, the disease have been recorded predominantly among homosexual men but the commissioner, said children, pregnant women and the immuno-suppressed are the more venurable to disease.
Yahaya said;
“Four victims were discovered in Lafia while two were diagnosed in Keffi Local Government Area of the state since the outbreak of the disease within the nation.
“No deaths have been recorded since the outbreak of the disease. Healthcare workers have been enlightened as a result of the occurrence of this disease. Also, training has also been conducted, drugs and important commodities for the treatment of the disease have also been purchased.
“Do not touch the rash or scabs. Do not kiss, hug, cuddle or have sex with someone suspected or confirmed to have a rash of monkeypox. Do not share eating utensils with someone who has monkeypox.”
He also said that, the invitation period for the disease ranges from 5-21days.
The commissioner, disclosed that an Emergency Operational Centre (EOC) for Monkeypox has been activated and an incident manager also appointed.