The Delta State Government is currently exploring all avenues to stop the penetration of a mysterious disease that has killed 15 people in the state, within two weeks.
There is fear especially in Ute-Okpu and Idumuesah communities in Ika North East Local Government Area where the disease has killed the people said to be between 18 and 25 years.
The Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Mordi Ononye, gave the assurance on Sunday, November 1, confirmed the incident and highlighted efforts the Okowa government is making.
He said:, “Delta State Government has received information on seemingly mysterious deaths in Ute Okpu and Idumesa communities of Ika North East Local Government Area of the State which prompted the Governor, His Excellency, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, to direct the State Ministry of Health to immediately investigate these deaths, identify the cause/causes and effect containment measures.”
Dr. Ononye, while informing HRM, the Obi of Ute Okpu, of His Excellency, of the Governor’s directive to upgrade the Comprehensive Health Center in Ute -Okpu to a full fledged Hospital, called on members of the community and residents of the State to observe good hygiene as the dry season approaches by properly covering their food, cutting grasses around their surroundings, eliminate rats in their houses and continue to observe the COVID-19 safety guide lines especially hand washing with soap and running water.
Also, Dr. Richard Ikwuogu, the State Epidemiologist said that his office sent officers to the community immediately the information reached the Ministry of Health, stating that the active case search that commenced the previous day continues.
