EBOLA: Two dead, 20 hospitalized over excessive consumption of salt

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No fewer than two persons have died 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, according to reports from This day.

The two who lost their lives were reportedly rushed to the hospital by their family members after they suddenly collapsed in the morning, having consumed too much of salt overnight.

They later died of high blood pressure in the hospitals. While others according to a medical personnel have developed ulcer, some stooling profusely, having consumed the table salt in excess.


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