Meningitis Outbreak Kills 34, Infects 254 in Sokoto

Meningitis outbreak kills 34, infects 254 in Sokoto

At least 34 people have died and 254 others have been infected following a meningitis outbreak across nine local government areas (LGAs) of Sokoto State.

Meningitis kills 33 children in Sokoto

The Sokoto State Government has confirmed the death of 33 children following an outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in parts of the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Faruk Abubakar, spoke on Wednesday during an advocacy meeting with district heads on  Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance of Mass Administration of Azithromycin in Children (SARMAAN) and Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimination (MNTE). The meeting was organised by the state’…

Meningitis outbreak claims 34 in Sokoto

N0 fewer than 34 persons have died out of 254 infected in a meningitis outbreak across nine local councils of Sokoto State,

34 die in Sokoto meningitis outbreak – Commissioner

No fewer than 34 persons have died out of 254 infected in a meningitis outbreak across nine local government areas of Sokoto State, raising concerns among health authorities and residents. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Faruk Abubakar-Wurno, disclosed this to newsmen on Wednesday in Sokoto, noting that the outbreak had spread across multiple communities, prompting urgent government response efforts. Abubakar-Wurno said most of the deaths …

Meningitis Outbreak Kills 33 Children in Sokoto as Cases Spread

A fresh meningitis outbreak has killed 33 children in Sokoto State. Health authorities have also recorded 256 suspected cases across several local government areas. The outbreak resurfaced about one month ago. Sokoto State Commissioner for Health, Dr Faruk Abubakar, confirmed the figures during an advocacy meeting with district heads. The State Primary Healthcare Development Agency … The post Meningitis Outbreak Kills 33 Children in Sokoto as Ca…

Panic As Meningitis Kills 33 Children In Sokoto Communities

The Sokoto State Government has confirmed the death of 33 children following an outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis across parts of the state, with health authorities revealing that no fewer than 256 suspected cases have so far been recorded in eight local government areas. Naija News reports that the Commissioner for Health, Dr Faruk Abubakar, disclosed […] The post Panic As Meningitis Kills 33 Children In Sokoto Communities appeared first on …