NAN-HG-11
Lassa
By Awayi Kuje
Keffi (Nasarawa State), Jan. 23, 2018 (NAN) Former Administrator of Akun Development Area of Nasarawa, Mr. Monday Nanza, has advised residents of the state to keep their environment clean to avoid contracting Lassa Fever.
Nanza gave made the appeal on Tuesday while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Keffi, Keffi local government area of the state.
He said that the call became necessary considering the growing number of casualties following the outbreak of the disease in several states in the country.
“It is in view of this that I want to appeal to the people of the state and Nigerians in general to avoid direct contact with rodents.
“Keep food in rat-proof containers in the interest of your health and the health of our nation.”
Nanza also explained that the fever could be transmitted through contact with infected persons.
“Keeping our environment clean by maintaining personal hygiene will also help in preventing diseases.”
Nanza urged the people of the state to support governments at all levels in the task to combat the disease.(NAN)
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Edited by Maureen Atuonwu/