Abia Records Another Case Of Monkey-Pox.

Another case of the dreaded Monkey-pox disease has been recorded in Abia State, bringing to four, the total number of cases so far documented in the state according to Ministry source. Commissioner for Health, Dr Joe Osuji, who confirmed this in an interview, said the patient had been treated and the rashes clearing rapidly.

The Commissioner said that the latest case was recorded in Amuzukwu Community in Umuahia North Local Government Area. Three previous cases were recorded in Aba North, Umuahia South and Ikwuano LGAs according to the Commissioner.

According to him, all contact cases had been taken care of and discharged from the hospital. Dr Osuji, urged residents not to be scared but encouraged them on environmental cleanliness and personal hygiene in order to reduce the spread of this deadly disease.