The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Ondo State says its members are not scared of treating Lassa fever patients in the state.
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The state Chairman of NMA, Dr Wale Oke, disclosed this on Sunday in Akure in an interview with newsmen.
Oke said there were insinuations that some medical personnel in the state were scared of treating patients infected with the deadly virus.
According to him, the association is working with relevant agencies to curtail the spread of the disease in the state.
“We are committed to the fight against Lassa fever in Ondo State. We are working with government and technical partners to curb the spread of the disease.
“Our members are not scared of attending to Lassa fever patients. We are fully involved,” he said.
Oke commended the state government for its quick intervention, adding, however, that government could still do more to prevent the spread of the disease.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ondo is one of the states worst hit by the latest outbreak of Lassa fever.
The state had recorded over 200 confirmed cases so far and 21 deaths.