Forty-five cases of Lassa Fever have been confirmed with ten cumulative deaths recorded out of Two hundred and fifty suspected infections across Benue State.

Health authorities describe the situation as alarming, particularly as the virus spreads among frontline medical personnel.

The State Epidemiologist, Doctor Msuega Asema, disclosed the figures during an assessment visit by the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Doctor Paul Ogwuche, to isolation centres at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital and the Federal Medical Centre Apir, where patients are currently receiving treatment.

According to Asema, a disturbing number of health workers have been infected, including five medical doctors, four nurses, two community health extension workers and a hospital porter.

He noted that the growing rate of infection among medical staff underscored serious concerns about infection prevention gaps.

Speaking separately at both facilities, Ogwuche urged residents not to panic despite the rising figures as the state government officially declared a viral outbreak on February Three and had since intensified containment measures.

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