Panic in Benin, as suspected Monkey Pox patient chased out of UBTH

Jethro Ibileke/Benin

There was tension at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) in Benin City, Edo State, over scare of Monkey Pox disease.

It was gathered that mass evacuation of patients hit the hospital on Wednesday, following conflicting reports over a person suspected to have contracted the disease and admitted at the hospital.

Also, there was tension in Benin, the state capital, as some residents are accusing the management of the UBTH of chasing a Monkey Pox patient into the town, with the likelihood of spreading the disease.

The hospital management had on Tuesday confirmed that the person had been admitted in the hospital.

Spokesman for the hospital, Mr. Uwaila Joshua, had confirmed in a statement that the suspected patient is undergoing further evaluations, adding that there is no danger posed to staff or other patients.

According to him, the said…