In Sokoto, Commissioner for Health, Faruk Wurno, confirmed the outbreak in a statement on Tuesday, March 11, through the ministry’s Information/Public Relations Officer, Nura Maikwanci.
He said laboratory tests identified several cases in the state.
Residents were further advised to remain vigilant and seek immediate medical attention if they experienced symptoms such as fever, severe headache, or neck stiffness.
“To curb its spread, the ministry has intensified surveillance, case management, and public health interventions.
“We call on residents to take preventive measures, including seeking immediate medical attention if they experience symptoms such as fever, severe headache, or neck stiffness,” the statement added.
Wurno urged the public to report suspected cases to the nearest health facility, assuring that the state Governor Ahmed Aliyu had provided essential medications to health centres across the state.
Meanwhile, the Kebbi State government has reportedly confirmed that 26 people died from a suspected outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in Aliero, Gwandu, and Jega local government areas.
These deaths were confirmed by the state government on Tuesday, March 11, according to a report by Punch.
