In Oyo, two doctors are killed by Lassa Fever.

The Oyo State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) reports that two of its members died of Lassa Fever within 72 hours.

Dr. Ayotunde Fasunla, the chairman, announced this in an Ibadan statement on Thursday.

“The NMA announces the demise of two of her members from Lassa Fever with deepest regret and sorrow,” Fasunla said.

“The tragic deaths happened in less than 72 hours. It’s been a particularly sad week, and our eyes are still welling up with tears.

“Just when we thought COVID-19 had done its worst, a Lassa Fever outbreak strikes again.”

“We’re also concerned about other health workers who may have had unintentional contact with the sick.” We’ve told them to stay in quarantine and report any symptoms of viral hemorrhagic fever.”

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The NMA has urged its members to treat all febrile illnesses with a high index of suspicion, according to him.

He added that the organization had also instructed its members to exercise extreme caution and vigilance at all times.

“Not only for their own health and safety, but also for the patients’ and public health’s sake.”

“At all times, members, particularly frontline doctors and other health care workers, must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs).”

“We urge the state’s health-care administrators to make PPEs, as well as soap and running water for handwashing, readily available after attending to patients.”

“This is to keep our members and other healthcare workers safe from infectious diseases.”

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“We urge the Oyo State Government to conduct intensive surveillance and sensitization on Lassa Fever outbreaks in affected communities and across the state’s local government areas.”

“We express our condolences to the families of our colleagues who died while performing their professional duties in the service of humanity.” Fasunla added, “May their gentle soul rest in peace.