Edo Government Seeks International Aid Over Lassa Fever

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Edo State Government has called on international organizations to come to their aid over the outbreak of Lassa Fever.

The State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, accused the Federal Government of abandoning the state despite multiple pleas for help.

Nehikhare decried the neglect by the Federal Government on the recent outbreak of Lassa Fever prevalent in about three local government areas.

The Commissioner revealed that the state government has reached out to the Federal Government severally all to no avail.

Written by: Helen Obih

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