Tension as 6 Suspected Lassa Fever Patients Escape in Nasarawa State

Tension rises in Nasarawa State as six suspected Lassa fever patients escape from an isolation center at the Federal University Lafia Teaching Hospital. The patients' escape has led to fears of disease spread, with concerns about their contacts and potential complications.

The State Ministry of Health is working to track down the absconded patients and ensure public safety. Testing is underway at the NCDC facility in Abuja to confirm the patients' health status.