A doctor at the Garaku General Hospital in Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Isaiah Ahmed, has died from Lassa fever.
He first complained of fever but continued working, only to collapse while carrying out a surgery.
Nasarawa State Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (MNA), Dr Peter Attah, said the doctor died on December 31.
Attah said the result of a sample taken from the doctor’s remains came out Lassa fever positive.
Attah lamented that the deceased had to work and even operate on someone even when he was sick because there were only two doctors at the General Hospital.
He said the deceased was highly dedicated to his duty and was good to those who worked with him.
Edogo said the board was still in shock over Ahmed’s demise and prayed God to give his loved onesnthe strength to bear the loss, forgive this shortcomings and grant him eternal rest.
The CMD said though the source of the Lassa Fever was unknown, healthcare workers should take precautionary measures.