Nigeria, Feb. 28 -- The Benue State government has confirmed the death of 10 health workers, including five medical doctors, following a recent Lassa fever outbreak in the state.

The disclosure was contained in a report by the African Independent Television (AIT) aired on Friday.

According to the state epidemiologist, Asema Msuega, 250 suspected cases of Lassa fever have been recorded in Benue, out of which 45 have been confirmed.

Latest statistics released by the state epidemiology unit indicate a surge in infections, prompting the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Paul Ogwuche, to visit the Benue State University Teaching Hospital in Makurdi for an on-the-spot assessment.

Mr Msuega described the high number of infections a...