BREAKING NEWS: 2 Dead, 20 Hospitalised Over High Salt Consumption For Ebola Prevention
No fewer than two persons have been reported dead while 20 others hospitalized in different hospitals in Plateau State after consuming large amounts of salt and bitter kola to prevent Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).
According to a source in Shendam, two people were rushed to the hospital by their family members after they collapsed in the morning as a result of large intake of salt on Friday, August 8, 2014.
The victims were confirmed dead by the doctor after test results came back positive for high blood pressure.
Meanwhile, other patients who showed symptoms such as ulcer, and stooling profusely due to the high level of salt in their system are presently receiving treatment at various hospitals in Jos Details soon.
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