Two resident doctors
have died as a result of Lassa fever in Ebonyi state.
Ariom
Anthony Ifeanyi, secretary, Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Ebonyi chapter,
confirmed the development on Sunday.
“It’s
a sad day for NMA Ebonyi state as we lose two of our members same day to Lassa
fever,” he said in a statement.
“Dr
Ali Felix has just been laid to rest when we were struck by another bad news.
Dr Udor Abel, of ENT department, FETHA has just died following symptoms
suspected to be Lassa fever too.”
“As
we pray for happy repose of these our fallen heroes, let’s pray for the
recovery of other critical members and the safety of the entire NMA Ebonyi
members.”
-The Cable
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