One child has been reportedly died of measles in Hausa community, Sabo, Ibadan, Oyo State while 32 suspected cases were identified. Acting Director, Public Health, Oyo State Ministry of Health, Dr Taiwo Ladapo in a statement in Ibadan on Wednesday blamed the only confirmed death on the failure of the parents to seek medical attention when they noticed the child’s condition. He said health officials from the state Ministry of Health, World Health organization, University College Hospital and other development partners have intervened in the measles outbreak recorded.He called on members of the public to collaborate with the health personnel by promptly reporting any suspected case of measles or outbreak of other contagious diseases through telephone numbers 08023229267, 08038210122 and 08025245809. “At the time of the visit, only a case of death was confirmed by a woman in the community and that the child died at home without the parents seeking medical attention. “During the visit, several children were noticed to have symptoms suggestive of measles and as such blood samples were taken from five children and sent for laboratory confirmation at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research in Lagos.
Source:Leadership Online
