Anambra State confirms a Lassa fever case in Ayamelum Local Government Area, involving a patient from Omasi. The state health commissioner says the patient is being treated at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (FETHA) in Ebonyi, and the government is activating an emergency response to reduce the risk of further transmission.
Officials announce surveillance and contact tracing measures, including monitoring and assessing people who had exposure to the patient. Outlets also report increased public awareness and infection-prevention guidance, with residents urged to seek care promptly for persistent fever or malaria-like symptoms that do not improve with treatment. State officials cite rodent-proof food storage, improved sanitation, and avoidance of direct contact with blood or body fluids of suspected cases.
Across reports, the state says it is working through an incident management approach. Health partners mentioned include the World Health Organisation and Médecins Sans Frontières, which join the response alongside local agencies as officials trace contacts and strengthen preparedness.
