Lassa Fever: Two Doctors, Pregnant Woman Die In AKTH, Kano

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Suspected lassa fever infection has killed two doctors, pregnant woman at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH),Kano.

The two doctors, a house officer, Ummu Khulthum and anaesthetist consultant, Habibu Musa were reported to have attended the pregnant woman, who died after surgery.

A credible source in the Hospital told DAILY POST that apart from the two doctors and patient, many people who had contact with the patient were currently sick and have been isolated.

A statement issued by the Kano State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association said blood samples of all those in contact with the patient who died last week have been taken to the Nigeria center for Disease Control (NCDC) for confirmation.

All efforts to speak with the spokesman of the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano proved abortive.

The Kano State Ministry of Health and management of AKTH it was also learnt, are currently in a meeting and will address the press soon after.

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