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10 dead in another yellow fever outbreak in Bauchi - Edoman - 11-04-2019 10 dead in another yellow fever outbreak in Bauchi 10 people have reportedly been confirmed dead following an outbreak of yellow fever in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State. Some of the affected communities in the local government include Tipchi, Deru, Sabon Gari, Tudun Wada and Barawo and it was further learnt that two health workers are among the patients. Quote:One of the affected health workers at Tipchi Primary Health Care Centre told Daily Trust; “As I am talking to you I am also affected by the disease. I am currently at home with high fever, I cannot go to work. My female colleague is also down with high fever.A community leader in Tipchi village, Ilya Muhammed who also confirmed the outbreak which started off almost 4 weeks said they've already lost 10 persons in Tipchi and the neighbouring village. Quote:“We suspect that the disease killing our people is Yellow fever because most of the victims have similar symptoms; including high fever, severe abdominal pain, dizziness, yellowish eyes and persistent vomiting usually with blood.” He also appealed to the State Government and other relevant agencies for a prompt intervention. |