10 people have reportedly been confirmed dead following a renewed outbreak
of yellow fever in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
Some of the affected communities in the local government include Tipchi,
Deru, Sabon Gari, Tudun Wada and Barawo and it was further learnt that two
health workers are among the patients.
One of the affected health workers
at Tipchi Primary Health Care Centresaid; “As I am talking to you I am also
affected by the disease. I am currently at home with high fever, I cannot go to
work. My female colleague is also down with high fever.
“We reported the outbreak to the immediate past director of primary health
care in the local government. Maybe the recent suspension of directors of
primary healthcare in the state delayed government intervention.
“We have received more than 20 persons with suspected cases of Yellow fever
recently and majority of them come with the same symptoms; high fever,
yellowish eyes and severe abdominal pains.
“Because of their condition and the number of cases recorded, we
immediately referred them to the General Hospital and after one or two days you
hear that the patient is dead.”
A community leader in Tipchi
village, Ilya Muhammed who also confirmed the outbreak which started off almost
4 weeks said they’ve already lost 10 persons in Tipchi and the neighbouring
village.
He also appealed to the State Government and other relevant agencies for a
prompt intervention.
