BAUCHI STATE RECORDS 16 LASSA FEVER DEATHS

The Bauchi State Government recently disclosed it has recorded 16 Lassa fever deaths and 130 confirmed infections in the state.

The state Commissioner for Health, Mr Sabi’u Gwalabe, disclosed this while briefing correspondents at the end of the State Executive Council meeting on Friday in Bauchi.

He said the state recorded deaths and infections since the outbreak of the disease from January to date, adding that the cases were higher than the previous ones.

He listed the areas worst hit by the disease to include Alkaleri, Kirfi, Bauchi and Tafawa Balewa.
The Commissioner said the council also reviewed some of the achievement recorded in the health sector under the Bala Mohammed’s administration.

According to Gwalabe, the governor will soon inaugurate two modern primary healthcare facilities at Fadamamada and Gida-Dubu in Bauchi metropolis.

Also a contribution of N100 million counterpart fund to the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, and an engagement of 200 midwives on contract basis under the National Primary Healthcare Gateway to address manpower gaps in the sector.