Monkey Pox Detected In Edo State. (Read Full Gist Below)

A suspected case of the dreaded mokeypox virus has been discovered in an area in Edo State.

The patient has reportedly been transferred to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital where the patient is responding to treatment.

The Chief Medical Director of the hospital Prof. Darlinton Obaseki stated that the hospital have equipped an isolated area for a possible outbreak of monkeypox in the area. Prof. Obaseki added that:

“The good news is that the patient is recovering very fast and we presently do not have any reason to worry.

“The UBTH in conjunction with the relevant agencies in the state government and local Government health authorities are working together and monitoring close contacts of this person and so far, no one has come down with the sickness.

“There is no need or cause for concern or worry and no danger posed to staff or patients of the hospital. The patient is in an isolated complex. The hospital is ready and prepared to contain any situation if there is need to. As at now, there is no cause for alarm”

The test samples from the patient have been sent to the (WHO) World Health Organization and result is awaited from the accredited test center.