Anambra bans drinking of Garri in the state over Lassa fever

Because of the announced instances of Lassa fever in a few sections of the nation, the Anambra State Government has restricted the drinking of Garri in other to keep the withdrawal of the intense viral haemorrhagic ailment. 

The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joe Akabuike made this known while teaching occupants of the state on measures to keep the ailment at a public interview in Awka. 

He stated, "The garri you see spread along the thruway while you're heading out is exceptionally hazardous to devour, particularly when you drink it. It is better and surer devouring the ones you set yourself up. We are by this illumination disallowing the drinking of garri in the state. 

"Like some other type of sickness, great cleanliness practices and avoiding potential risk over all types of manifestations among relatives and companions will go far to control the spread of infections. 

"Hand washing remains a compelling method for avoiding sicknesses. Families and also corporate associations should re-receive the utilization of tip taps and hand sanitisers set in broad daylight places." 

This comes after Idowu Ahmed, a 30-year-old specialist with the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Lokoja, kicked the bucket of Lassa fever on Sunday. 

A parade was held at the Federal Medical Center Lokoja on Tuesday, for the late specialist who passed on of the haemorrhagic sickness. 

Tending to restorative specialists after the parade, the Chief Medical Directo, Dr Olatunde Alabi, stated, "Really, the late Dr. Idowu Ahmed is one of our new specialists that we have here and he has been extremely persevering and committed to his obligations. We know that there is a pestilence in the nation and we are attempting to set up our own particular measures with the goal that we don't have additionally spread of the illness." 

Talking with Punch NG, the Kogi State Chairman of Nigerian Medical Association, Dr. Godwin Tijani said that the people, who had contact with the perished, had been isolated. 

"We feel disheartened by the passing of one of our associates. He is a youthful chap and following two months, he is no more. We will perpetually miss him. 

"As I address you, some of his associates who had contact with him have been isolated and some of them had begun producing medications to guarantee the results isn't felt," he said.