Ogun State has confirmed a case of Lassa Fever and as such declared Lassa fever outbreak.

The index case is a 25-year-old female National Youth Corp member who fell sick while in Ondo state and was brought to on of our secondary health facility in ljebu North LGA on 18th March 2025 and later died same day.

In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker said that Lassa fever is a viral Haemorrhagic disease that presents with High grade fever, Headache, General body weakness, Sore throat, Muscle pain, Cough, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Chest pain and Unexplained bleeding from the ears, eyes, nose, mouth and other body openings.

She implore members of the community to promptly report to the hospital if they notice any of these symptoms. Any case of febrile illness that has not responded to 48 hours use of anti-malaria or antibiotics should raise an index of suspicion for Lassa fever!

Also implore all Health facilities in Ogun state, public and private, to step up Infection Prevention and Control measures antencourage compliance by all health facility staff.

Healthcare worker that suspects Lassa fever in a patient, are advised to call their local government disease surveillance and notification officer (LGA DSNO) whose numbers are placed in our health facilities or call State Disease surveillance and Notification Officer (0703-421-4893) or State Epidemiologist (0808-425-0881)

The Ogun State Government remains dedicated to protecting the health of her citizens through continuous surveillance and prompt response to infectious diseases. The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Rapid Response Team at ljebu North East are keeping situation under control with enhanced surveillance and community engagement and mobilization for effective response.