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At least two persons have been feared killed and 20 others hospitalised in
various hospitals in Plateau State after consuming excessive quantity of salt
and bitter kola to prevent Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) attack.
The two, according to a source in Shendam who spoke with our reporter on
phone, were rushed to the hospital by their family members after they suddenly
collapsed in the morning, having consumed too much of salt over night. They
later died of high blood pressure in the hospitals.
According to medical personnel in the hospitals where the other patients are
currently taking treatment in Jos, some developed ulcer, while others stool
profusely, having consumed the table salt in excess.
Details to follow
various hospitals in Plateau State after consuming excessive quantity of salt
and bitter kola to prevent Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) attack.
The two, according to a source in Shendam who spoke with our reporter on
phone, were rushed to the hospital by their family members after they suddenly
collapsed in the morning, having consumed too much of salt over night. They
later died of high blood pressure in the hospitals.
According to medical personnel in the hospitals where the other patients are
currently taking treatment in Jos, some developed ulcer, while others stool
profusely, having consumed the table salt in excess.
Details to follow
