Vice Chancellor of Achievers University at Owo in Ondo State, Prof Tunji Ibiyemi, yesterday said there was no outbreak of Lassa fever at the university.
He said what happened was an isolated case of them infectious disease.
The vice chancellor affirmed that a student of the institution reported at its health centre for treatment, adding that she was referred to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) at Owo when she was not responding to treatment.
It was at the medical centre she was diagnosed with Lassa fever symptoms, he said.
Prof Ibiyemi said the affected student had stabilised and ready to be discharged.
According to him, investigation by the university revealed that the affected student contracted the disease from outside the campus.
The vice chancellor said none of her roommates and friends, who had been screened, had symptoms of the ailment.
Addressing reporters at Owo, Prof Ibiyemi said the report on suspected outbreak of the disease was the handiwork of some online media.
The vice chancellor, who was accompanied by other principal officers of the institution, said the Achievers University accorded priority to the well-being of its workers and students.
Authority of Achievers University, Owo in Ondo State has refuted report of Lassa fever outbreak, saying it only recorded an isolated case.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Samuel Ibiyemi made the clarification, while briefing Newsmen in Owo on the alleged suspected outbreak that affected a student of the Institution who is currently receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Center, FMC, Owo.
Professor Ibiyemi explained that though one of the students whose name was not disclosed, was diagnosed with an ailment and have been cleared by the medical team at the FMC after a series of test, which does not portray danger.
The Vice Chancellor noted that the institution had taken a step further by inviting the medical team from FMC to allay fear and address the Students on the need to be conscious of hygienic practices.
He said the management decided to give the students three weeks mid-semester break to allow the agitated parents see their children and be assured of their safety.
Professor Ibiyemi added that the students are expected to report back with a certificate of medical fitness, while members of staff are advised to carry out their activities off campus till July 5.
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