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    Lassa virus fever epidemic in Boukoumb?: One patient died and another in critical condition

    Rufin Patinvoh
    January 16, 2018

    Lassa virus fever is back in northern Benin. According to the ABP the virus was diagnosed in two people in Boukoumb? (municipality of Atacora Department). The first patient has already died while the second is in critical condition.

    According to the Departmental Health Department of Atacora, the deceased patient came from Nadoba, a town on the border with Togo. He was hospitalized on 08 January 2018 in critical condition. The samples taken after his death showed that he was actually suffering from the Lassa virus.

    The second patient currently between life and death was admitted to hospital yesterday, January 15, 2018 in a very critical vaccination status. He had obvious symptoms of the disease.
    ...

    La fièvre à virus Lassa est de retour dans le nord Bénin. Selon l’ABP le virus a été diagnostiqué chez deux personnes à Boukoumbé (commune du département de l’

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    Lassa fever epidemic in Boukombe: Another death recorded

    Kokouvi EKLOU A / R Atacora-Donga By Kokouvi EKLOU Return Atacora-Donga 17 Jan 2018

    The second patient received Monday, January 15 in critical condition with very obvious signs of Lassa fever has died this morning, we learn from sources close to the departmental direction of health.

    Despite the care given to him following his admission he could not survive like the first case died after being referred to Tangui?ta zone hospital where a diagnosis of suspicion of viral haemorrhagic fever was made. . It is at the health center of Boukombe where he follows care in an isolation room standards that he went away.


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    • #3
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      Lassa virus haemorrhagic fever: Benin declared in epidemic

      Kokouvi EKLOU A / R Atacora-Donga By Kokouvi EKLOU Return Atacora-Donga 20 Jan 2018

      Through a statement made on Saturday, Alassane Sayidou, Minister of Health, officially recognized that Benin is in an epidemic of Lassa virus haemorrhagic fever. Based on suspicious cases and blood test results from patients confirmed in both Benin and the World Health Organization (WHO) reference laboratory in Nigeria, he has certified what was recently rumored.

      He announced during his press statement that the country has recorded many cases of Lassa virus haemorrhagic fever including four deaths since the first case admitted on Monday, January 8 at the Saint Jean de Dieu zone hospital in Tangui?ta, after being referred from the health center of the municipality of Boukombe.

      He also said that all the deceased patients are Beninese nationals residing in Nigeria but returned to their village in Boukombe and Toucountouna as a result of their degrading state of health.

      Faced with the health situation, the minister confided that epidemiological surveillance has been strengthened and that rapid intervention teams are on the ground to sensitize populations and traditional healers, especially those who often fail patients instead of taking the way of the health centers for the care of the most diligent.

      He presents the condolences of the Nation to the families of the victims and reassures the whole population of the public health measures likely to face the epidemic.

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      • #4
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        Lassa fever epidemic in Benin: Authorities urge strict compliance with preventive measures

        20-01-2018 at 12:01:00

        Cotonou, Jan. 20 (ABP) - Benin's minister of health, Alassane Sayidou, in a statement made here Saturday in Cotonou, urged his fellow citizens to strictly comply with the measures to prevent Lassa haemorrhagic fever, which has resurfaces in the north of the country.

        "Our country Benin is in an epidemic of Lassa virus haemorrhagic fever," confirmed Minister Alassane Sayidou, adding that on January 8, the district hospital Saint Jean de Dieu 'of Tangui?ta recorded a suspected case of fever viral haemorrhagic referred from the health center of the commune of Boukoumb?.

        In this case, it is an elderly Beninese man from the village of Nadoda, Togo, where the blood test in Benin revealed the Lassa virus haemorrhage and confirmed by the World Health Organization in Nigeria. .

        Most recently, he said, four (04) other cases were detected, all of them resident in Nigeria, two of them from Boukoumb? commune and two others from Toucountouna commune in the Atacora department.

        It should be noted that all these patients, despite their care, have died.

        Faced with this situation, the Minister announced that the Rapid Response Teams are on the ground, they are supported by the Epidemiology Department staff for further investigations; the sensitization of the population in general, healers, notables, religious and traditional leaders is in progress in the concerned communes; Isolation and treatment rooms are appropriate for the management of suspected and confirmed cases.

        For preventive measures, the minister urges everyone to wash their hands regularly with soap and water, protect the remains and food reserves in the houses against rats, avoid the handling and consumption of rats and avoid all contact with a suspect or patient with Lassa virus haemorrhagic fever.

        With regard to health safety, he urges health professionals to adhere to universal measures for hospital hygiene, prevention, infection control and the maintenance of health surveillance.


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        • #5
          Outbreaks and Emergencies Bulletin, Week 3: 13 - 19 January 2018

          Lassa fever Benin


          4 Cases
          3 Deaths
          75.0% CFR


          EVENT DESCRIPTION

          On 8 January 2018, a suspected case of viral haemorrhagic fever was
          reported from the Tangui?ta-Mat?ri-Cobly health zone of the Boukoumb?
          commune in Benin. The index case was a 35 year-old male residing
          in Nigeria but originally from Nadoba village in Togo, which borders
          Boukomb?.

          He became ill on 15 December 2017 while in Nigeria and travelled to
          Nadoba to stay with relatives. On 8 January 2018 he was admitted in
          the Saint Jean de Dieu hospital in Tangui?ta in Benin with symptoms
          including high grade fever, haematemesis, bleeding gums, conjunctivitis
          and abdominal pain. He died on 9 January 2018 and a safe and dignified
          burial was conducted on 10 January 2018 in Boukoumb?. On 13 January
          2018, blood samples sent to the national laboratory in Cotonou tested
          positive for Lassa fever by PCR.

          As of 17 January 2018, a cumulative total of four cases including three
          deaths (case fatality rate 75.0%) had been reported from Boukoumb?
          commune (one confirmed/index and one suspected) and Toucountouna
          commune (one probable and one suspected). All four cases initially
          developed symptoms while residing in Nigeria and subsequently travelled
          to Benin. To date, in Benin, 144 contacts have been identified, including
          47 (32%) in health facilities and 97 in the community. There are also
          contacts that are being followed in Togo.

          PUBLIC HEALTH ACTIONS
          WHO is supporting the Ministry of Health in the coordination of
          surveillance and response activities.
          A national rapid response team has been deployed to affected
          communes to support the local teams.
          The National Director of Public Health has briefed the media regarding Lassa fever.
          Contact tracing has been initiated in affected districts. Eighty contacts are currently under 21-day follow-up in five communes: Boukoumb? (36),
          Natitingou (28), Tangui?ta (9), Toucoutouna (5), and Tchaourou (2). Sixty-four additional contacts in Togo (Nadoba) are being followed up by
          Togolese authorities.
          All health workers have been orientated in the detection and management of suspected Lassa fever cases.
          Personal protective equipment has been supplied to health facilities involved in Lassa fever case management.
          Risk communication and social mobilization activities have been intensified in the affected communities.
          Traditional healers and community leaders have been sensitized on Lassa fever prevention and control measures.

          SITUATION INTERPRETATION

          The most recent Lassa fever outbreak in Benin occurred in February 2017 and also involved case importation from Nigeria. Lassa fever is endemic
          in bordering Nigeria and given the frequent population movements between Nigeria and Benin, the occurrence of additional cases is not unexpected.
          Strengthening of cross-border collaboration and information exchange between the two countries is therefore needed. Furthermore, infection
          prevention and control measures should be enhanced in health facilities to mitigate the risk of transmission to healthcare workers. Finally, concerted
          efforts should be made to strengthen active surveillance in order to improve early case detection and management and reduce case fatality.



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          • #6
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            Lassa virus haemorrhagic fever: Death of the confirmed case on the three suspected in Parakou

            Maurille GNASSOUNOU A / R Borgou-Alibori By Maurille GNASSOUNOU A / R Borgou-Alibori 25 Jan 2018

            Of the three patients hospitalized since a few days in Chud du Borgou, because suspected of having Lassa virus haemorrhagic fever, the one whose case was confirmed, died on Tuesday 23 January. This is what emerges from the point made to the press, this Wednesday, January 24, by the departmental director of health of Borgou, Yacoubou Imorou Karimou.

            The Borgou department is on alert for Lassa virus haemorrhagic fever, after the suspected cases recorded on 8 and 15 January in Boukombe, Atacora. This Wednesday, January 24, during a briefing in Parakou, the departmental director of health of Borgou, Yacoubou Imorou Karimou, said that on Thursday, January 18 and Sunday, January 21, the Chud du Borgou received patients who, during their hospitalization, had suspected signs of this viral haemorrhagic fever. It is said, he said, three patients of Beninese nationality, two female, aged respectively 10 years and 31 years, and a third male aged 34 years.

            The analysis of blood samples taken and sent to the National Public Health Laboratory, reports the Departmental Director of Health, revealed a positive case confirming the resurgence of Lassa virus haemorrhagic fever in the Borgou. Unfortunately, this patient died on Tuesday, January 23rd at around 7 pm, despite the intensive care they received. "The burial of the body was done safely and with dignity," said Dr. Yacoubou Imorou Karimou. He reassured that the clinical status of the other two patients had improved significantly.

            Faced with this epidemic situation, arrangements have already been made in the department. Thus, the departmental team of rapid intervention against epidemics was put on alert.

            There has also been a strengthening of equipment and inputs for effective epidemic management. To better establish the response plan, a crisis meeting even took place on Wednesday, January 24 at the Departmental Health Department of Borgou, Parakou.

            In addition, the populations were invited to give the alert, by indicating the suspected cases of persistent fevers that would appear in their communities. The hygiene measures to respect and mistrust of rats with multiple teats, were also reminded.

            "Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
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            • #7
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              Lassa virus fever epidemic: A second outbreak detected in Parakou

              Alexis M?ton Readers: 232 27 January 2018 0

              After the department of Atacora, the Borgou is also affected by Lassa virus haemorrhagic fever. A case has been registered in this municipality. This last case increases the total number of cases of Lassa haemorrhagic fever in Benin.
              ...
              The outbreak of Lassa fever has become a concern in Benin. After the communes of Toucountouna and Boukoumb?, Parakou is also affected. A case was recorded in this commune of the department of Borgou.

              In total, there are eleven cases already registered with three confirmations and five deaths. With this second outbreak of Lassa virus fever detected in the commune of Parakou, it is appropriate to invite people to vigilance according to the words of the departmental director of health of Borgou. Better still, people need to save themselves from eating bushmeat because the virus is spread by udder rats. It must be remembered that the case of Parakou was contaminated after eating the meat of hare.

              The resurgence of this epidemic was the subject of discussions during the cabinet meeting of Wednesday, January 24, 2018. The government has reassured measures that are taken to spare this evil that spreads at a worrying speed.

              Après le département de l’Atacora, le Borgou est aussi touché par la fièvre hémorragique à virus Lassa. Un cas a été enregistré dans cette commune. Ce dernier c
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              • #8
                Outbreaks and Emergencies Bulletin, Week 5: 27 January - 2 February 2018

                Lassa fever Benin
                21
                Cases
                8
                Deaths
                38.1%
                CFR

                EVENT DESCRIPTION

                The ongoing outbreak of Lassa fever in Benin, reported on 8 January 2018,
                is being closely monitored by local health authorities, WHO and partners (see
                Weekly Bulletin 3). The index case was a 35 year-old male residing in Nigeria
                but originally from the town of Nadoba in Togo, which borders Boukoumb?.

                From 8 January to 2 February 2018, 21 cases including eight deaths (case
                fatality rate: 38.1%) have been reported from four departments: Alibori (2 cases,
                1 death) Atacora (8 cases, 4 deaths), Borgou (7 cases and 2 deaths) and Collines
                (4 cases and 1 death). Of the 21 cases, five are classified as confirmed, two as
                probable, and 14 as suspected. The five confirmed cases were reported from
                Atacora (3), Borgou (1), and Collines (1) departments; all of the confirmed cases
                have died. A total of 340 contacts have been identified in Benin, 132 in health
                facilities and 208 in the community. Two of these contacts developed symptoms
                and became suspected cases, 120 of these contacts are still being monitored in
                Benin, and no contacts have been lost from follow up.
                ...



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                • #9
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                  Benin: Minister of Health declares end of Lassa epidemic in Benin

                  By Cochimau S. HOUNGBADJI On Mar 16, 2018 at 20:16

                  In a statement made on Friday, March 16, 2018, the Beninese Minister of Health, Dr. Alassane SEIDOU declared the end of the Lassa epidemic which, for several months, was a threat in some localities of the country. In his statement, he said that after the last case detected on January 25, 2018, no other case of Lassa has been detected so far. Discover the full statement.

                  DECLARATION OF THE END OF THE LASSA EPIDEMIC IN BENIN

                  Benin, our country has just experienced its fourth outbreak of Lassa haemorrhagic fever since 2014. This epidemic broke out in the town of Boukoumb?, Atacora Department. The confirmation made by the reference laboratory in Benin on Saturday, January 13, 2018 has been approved by that of Nigeria accredited by WHO. Declared 19 January 2018 in accordance with the International Health Regulations, this outbreak followed the registration of compatible signs in the definition of case of Lassa haemorrhagic fever in a patient of Beninese nationality, aged 35 from the village Nadoba TOGO , a border town at the commune of Boukoumb? in BENIN.

                  Thus, from January 08, 2018 date of the first suspected case index to January 25, 2018, date of death of the last confirmed case, 05 confirmed cases all deceased were recorded. The Government, by my voice, still offers condolences to all the families who have been tested. The total number of people who had contact with registered patients, and followed throughout the epidemic was 407, none of them developed symptoms meeting the definition of suspected case of viral haemorrhagic fevers. Surveillance for 42 days in accordance with WHO recommendations, after the last confirmed case recorded on 25 January 2018, did not reveal any new confirmed cases of Lassa fever. The interventions carried out in the framework of the management of this epidemic are summarized among others:

                  - At the activation of the national committee of sanitary crisis, - To the reinforcement of the local team by a mixed team Ministry of health and WHO,
                  - Active search of cases in the community and people who have had contact with the identified patients, - Clinical follow-up for 21 days of the various contacts recorded,
                  - Clinical follow-up for 21 days of the various contacts recorded,
                  - Social mobilization and communication on Lassa virus haemorrhagic fever through local media and public awareness in the places of consolidation of the municipalities concerned.
                  - To the local coordination of the interventions
                  - To the daily coordination of the interventions with the National Council of Fight Against Aids, Tuberculosis, malaria and epidemics, the National Agency of Civil Protection and all the technical and financial partners.

                  In accordance with the International Health Regulations, which recommend the observance of a period of 21 days x 2 without registration of cases, I declare today March 12, 2018 the end of the outbreak of Lassa fever in the departments of Alibori , the Atacora, the Borgou and the Hills.

                  I take this opportunity to thank all the partners who have supported us in the response to this epidemic, particularly WHO, UNICEF, RED CROSS, USAID, etc. Our thanks also go to the whole population of the departments of Alibori, Atacora, Borgou and Hills, political-administrative authorities, religious leaders, community relays and health personnel.

                  The end of the epidemic that I am announcing today does not mean that we must let our guard down in the face of Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers in general and Lassa Virus Disease in particular. Benin remains indeed like all the other countries of the world, under the threat of the cases of importation of other haemorrhagic fevers.

                  I invite all Beninese people to practice all basic hygiene measures, including washing hands with soap and water and to avoid touching or eating wild animals. For health staff, adherence to universal measures of infection prevention and control is recommended.

                  Thank you.

                  Dr. Alassane SEIDOU

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                  • #10
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                    Health In Benin: Lassa Fever Resurgit, A Case Detected In The Borgou!

                    NATIONALSCIENCES AND HEALTH
                    By Free Morning On Dec 10, 2018

                    Lassa haemorrhagic fever resurfaced again in Benin. And, a suspicious case detected was confirmed sick of Lassa fever Friday, 07 December 2018 in the department of Borgou. Three suspicious persons have been identified with the possibility of a second probable case. In the face of media professionals, the Minister of Health, Benjamin Hounkpatin took stock of the situation before reassuring urgent measures taken to circumscribe the evil ...

                    "On Thursday, December 06, 2018, the Departmental Health Department of Borgou notified the Ministry of Health of a suspected case of Lassa Virus Haemorrhagic Fever admitted to the Parakou University Hospital Center (CHUD). Beninese patient aged about 22, housewife residing in Taberou, Nigeria. The beginning of her discomfort would go back to November 23, 2018 in Nigeria, by a fever with vomiting, fatigue and diarrhea. Faced with the persistence of these signs despite the care received, she decided to return to Benin on November 29, 2018 where she was hospitalized at the Departmental University Hospital Center in Parakou. The diagnosis of Lassa Virus Haemorrhagic Fever was discussed and blood and urine samples were taken. The laboratory result confirms Lassa Virus Haemorrhagic Fever this ... Friday, December 07, 2018 "clarified ministerial authority.
                    ...
                    https://matinlibre.com/2018/12/10/sa...ans-le-borgou/
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                    Lassa fever in Benin: Benjamin Hounkpatin confirms a case detected in Parakou

                    By Adminsitator Actubenin - December 10, 2018092

                    Benin is again in the Lassa virus epidemic. A case was recorded in the commune of Parakou on November 28th. The information was confirmed by Health Minister Benjamin Hounkpatin, who was facing the press this Friday, December 07, 2018. He also spoke about measures taken to prevent the spread of the virus.

                    According to the Minister of Health, Benjamin Hounkpatin, the announcement was made by the Borgou Departmental Directorate of the Ministry of Health, on Thursday, December 6, a suspected case of Lassa virus haemorrhagic fever. This is a patient admitted to the Departmental Hospital Center of Parakou. A 22-year-old Beninese woman, she lived in Nigeria and decided to return to Benin on 29 November following the persistence of some discomfort. After the analyzes, the laboratory result confirmed the haemorrhagic fever with lassa virus.
                    ...
                    http://actubenin.com/fievre-hemorrag...ecte-a-parakou
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                    • #11
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                      Three cases of Lassa registered in the commune of Parakou

                      12-12-2018 at 14:12:04

                      Parakou, 11 Dec.2018 (ABP) - The resurgence of Lassa viral haemorrhagic fever in the Borgou department gathered on Tuesday in the conference room of the Parakou prefecture, the members of the departmental platform for the reduction of risks and disasters and adaptation to climate change, in order to announce to the public, that as of December 10, three (03) people have been affected by the Lassa epidemic in the municipality of Parakou .

                      For the department head of the department of public health, Dr. Emmanuel Obolli Job, only the department of Borgou is affected by the viral haemorrhagic fever of Lassa in Benin, with three (03) cases, including two (02) confirmed, one ( 01) probable and zero (00) deaths in the commune of Parakou.

                      These three (03) cases, he says, all come from the village Taberou (Nigeria) located five (05) kilometers from tandou in the commune of Tchaourou. According to a table showing the distribution of identified patients by age group and sex, the three cases, a male child aged between 0 and 14, and two adults, including a woman and man.

                      Faced with this epidemiological situation, actions were carried out to inform the prefect of the department, local elected officials and officials of the health zones of Borgou.

                      Then, it is reported, the departmental health department carried out a rapid risk assessment at Balawal 2, the dissemination of awareness messages by radio stations to the attention of the population on hygiene measures, the development of a communication plan, the management of confirmed cases and probable in the Cte ​​by 30 trained elites, the follow-up of the contacts of the two (02) confirmed cases, and finally, the routing of the samples of these cases at the National Laboratory for Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers in Cotonou.

                      Speaking of strategies to fight against the spread of the virus, Dr. Emmanuel Obolli Job has put a special emphasis on communication and information for the benefit of the population, mass communication (social mobilization, broadcast radio messages) permanently , sensitization of religious leaders and actors of civil society organizations.

                      He also said that, schools, high schools, markets, universities, bars and restaurants, the bus stations of the communes of Borgou, and especially, those border in Nigeria, will also be involved in the strategies to prevent the population.

                      Awareness door to door in the commune of Tchaourou, epidemiological surveillance and follow-up of contacts are, according to the doctor, potential to be considered to fight against the virus.

                      "There is no danger in the house in the department of Borgou. All steps are taken to contain the epidemic, "reassured the departmental director of health Dr. Imourou Karimou Yacoubou, adding that, hope is allowed against the viral haemorrhagic fever of Lassa, if the antiviral treatment begins early, through the administration of drugs, including ribaviril.
                      ...



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                      • #12
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                        Lassa virus haemorrhagic fever in Benin: 4 new cases detected including 1 in Cotonou

                        Press Group the MORNING December 26, 2018 NEWS

                        The Minister of Health, Benjamin Hounkpatin confirmed Wednesday, December 26, 2018 four new cases of haemorrhagic fever Lassa in Benin including one in Cotonou. This is the period from December 15 to 26, 2018. In the case of Cotonou, it is a person aged 28 years. His case was detected on December 24th. The beginning of his illness would go back to a week. He had a fever, a cough, a cold all associated with fatigue. Due to the persistence of coughs and colds with the appearance of traces of blood in snot on December 24, 2018, the alert was given. In isolation and taken on December 25, 2018, his result came back positive from the laboratory on the morning of Wednesday, December 26, 2018. Following this result the patient was isolated and put on treatment. According to the details provided by the Minister of Health, Benjamin Hounkpatin, there is no notion of travel to an epidemic locality of Lassa fever. For the moment, there is no concept of known contact with rodents according to the patient's statements. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Minister reassured the public that public health measures are underway. He took the opportunity to remind people of the behavior to respect to avoid being contaminated. It involves washing your hands regularly with soap and water; avoid contact with stool, sperm, urine, saliva, vomit and contaminated objects of a suspect person; sick or dead of Lassa; protect the food and keep it in a safe place out of reach of the rats. It should be recalled that seven cases have been recorded since the beginning of the epidemic to date, including five (5) positive cases.

                        L?once Adj?vi

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                        • #13
                          Source: https://africandailyvoice.com/en/201...rrhagic-fever/

                          Benin fights outbreak of Lassa virus haemorrhagic fever
                          2018-12-30 Benin, HEALTH
                          Benin Health Minister Benjamin Hounkpatin. Photo: Health Africa

                          NEWSROOM (ADV) ? The Beninese government has just taken a series of measures to counter the outbreak of Lassa haemorrhagic fever, which has been raging since December 7 in several localities in Benin.

                          ?In response to the outbreak of Lassa haemorrhagic fever, the Government of Benin, with the help of its technical and financial partners in the field of health, has undertaken, among other things, to provide safe and free of charge for the sick, the follow-up of the people who had contact with the patients and the reinforced epidemiological surveillance in all the health structures, ?Benin Health Minister Benjamin Hounkpatin announced in a statement...

                          ... between the beginning of the epidemic, on December 7, and on Saturday, December 29, a total of seven patients were registered, including six at the hemorrhagic fevers treatment center of the Parakou Departmental University Hospital Center and one in isolation in Cotonou Five of the seven were confirmed positive by the laboratory...

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                          • #14

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                            Situation Report # 28 Lassa Virus Disease
                            January 03, 2019
                            1. HIGHLIGHTS
                            From Thursday, January 03, 2019
                            ...

                            EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SITUATION

                            From December 04, 2018 to January 03, 2019:

                            ? 06 confirmed cases:
                            o 04 from Taberou (Kwara-State, Nigeria) and hospitalized at CTFHV of CHUD
                            Borgou at Parakou;
                            o 01 of Cotonou;
                            o 01 from Tab?rou (Kwara-State, Nigeria) having transited through Tangui?ta and hospitalized at
                            CTFHV at Atacora CHD;

                            ? 02 probable cases:

                            o 01 probable case: 01 from Tab?rou;
                            o 01 new probable case taken on January 02, 2019;

                            ? 07 suspected cases all tested negative:

                            o 01 Parakou health professional;
                            01 in Cotonou;
                            01 in Tchaourou;
                            o 01 in Ou?ss?
                            o 01 to Dogbo;
                            o 01 in Porto-Novo;
                            o 01 to Pob?;

                            ? 01 new suspect case whose sample is being handled in the laboratory.

                            ? Last confirmed case recorded on December 28, 2018;

                            ? 63 contacts in total;

                            ? Nine (09) hospitalized patients.
                            ...



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                              Lassa virus haemorrhagic fever in Benin: Cases registered in the north cured

                              Sabirath AWO (Stag) By Sabirath AWO (Stag) 21 Jan 2019

                              Patients suffering from Lassa haemorrhagic fever are cured. These are the words of the Minister of Health, Benjamin Hounkpatin, during a press briefing Friday, January 18 at his cabinet in Cotonou.

                              "All the patients who have been diagnosed since December 7, 2018 have been cured," Health Minister Benjamin Hounkpatin said. This follows from the conclusions of the analyzes, which proved to be negative for all patients confirmed to be sick and following treatment.

                              Indeed, in the commune of Natitingou, according to the minister, apart from the patient confirmed positive for Lassa virus haemorrhagic fever, his sick and suspected wife Lassa was also confirmed by the laboratory. Under treatment, the evolution was favorable for them. The sick couple is declared cured and released from hospitalization after negative test results, confirmed Benjamin Hounkpatin.

                              In Parakou, "the five confirmed patients as well as the probable sick child of Lassa virus haemorrhagic fever are also all cured and left the hospital after the laboratory control," said the Minister of Health.
                              It should be noted that from the beginning of the epidemic, that is to say from Friday, December 7, 2018 to Friday, January 18, 2019, seven patients were registered and confirmed Lassa and a probable patient of Lassa. All came out of hospitalization, cured, according to the satisfied minister. Ten other patients suspected of Lassa haemorrhagic fever were registered by the epidemiological surveillance system, but all are declared by the laboratory negative.

                              According to Benjamin Hounkpatin, "the response activities continue with the health watch and the sensitization towards the populations". He urged the population to be vigilant and to notify health workers, any sick person suspected of Lassa virus haemorrhagic fever, kept and treated at home or at a healer, particularly those from Nigeria or areas undergoing epidemics in Benin. or in Togo. Speaking of treatment, the Minister of Health said it is effective and free provided he quickly detect the patient and administer the care. He once again seized the opportunity to ask people to observe hygiene measures and to avoid the handling and consumption of rats and any contact with a person suspected or sick of this fever.

                              "Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
                              -Nelson Mandela

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