Yellow fever claims another life in Benin

ABIODUN JIMOH, BENIN CITY

Another middle aged man has been reportedly died of yellow fever menace in Benin City, Edo State capital on Friday.

The viral disease which broke out in the state about a month ago had claimed several lives across various communities.

The yet to be identified victim was reportedly dead at the accident and emergency unit of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Benin City.

According to information gathered, the victim, a middle aged man was said to have been rushed to the hospital on Friday afternoon, but died even before he could be transferred to a ward.

A reliable source at the hospital who pleaded anonymity confirmed that all medical personnel at the accident and emergency ward are now clothes in full protective gears against the backdrop of the killer disease.

Earlier on, the state commissioner for health, Dr. David Osifo, had also confirmed that the disease had spread to about 10 of the 18 local government areas.

Also, the SSA to Governor Godwin Obaseki on health, Dr. Aanu Fakunle, disclosed that the state government is doing everything possible to put the outbreak under control.

She disclosed that the local government councils are also doing their best in giving health education in their various communities. “I can say that all hands are on deck, all things are working together, with support from the federal ministry of health, WHO and the state epidemiology team.”

Meanwhile, Dr. Osifo could not be reached for comment, as calls made to his mobile phone failed to connect as at the time of reporting.