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Sokoto govt directs immediate reporting of metal poisoning cases

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The Sokoto State Government has directed immediate reporting of all suspected cases of heavy metal poisoning to the nearest general hospital for prompt medical intervention. This directive follows the hospitalization of 34 individuals affected by toxic metal exposure, believed to be linked to illegal mining activities in Tureta Local Government Area (LGA). Speaking to journalists at the State Epidemiological Unit, the Commissioner for Health, Dr…

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Sokoto govt ramps up response to mysterious heavy metal poisoning

Mr Abubakar urged the public to seek medical attention for children presenting symptoms such as abdominal swelling, pain, fever, and leg swelling at the nearest general hospital The post Sokoto govt ramps up response to mysterious heavy metal poisoning appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Sokoto govt directs immediate reporting of metal poisoning cases

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34 hospitalised as Sokoto battles heavy metal poisoning

No fewer than 34 residents of Sokoto are currently receiving treatment at a specialist hospital following an outbreak of heavy metal poisoning in the state.

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34 hospitalised as Sokoto battles heavy metal poisoning - TV360 Nigeria

At least 34 residents of Sokoto State are receiving medical treatment at a specialist hospital following an outbreak of heavy metal poisoning. The affected individuals, primarily farmers from Tureta Local Government Area, have been hospitalised for over a week. The state government has assured residents that it is working to contain the outbreak, which has drawn the attention of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Addressing journ…

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34 hospitalised as heavy metal poisoning spreads in Sokoto

At least 34 residents of Sokoto are currently receiving treatment at a specialist hospital following an outbreak of heavy metal poisoning in the state. Reports indicate that the affected individuals, primarily farmers from Tureta Local Government Area, have been hospitalised for over a week. Assuring residents of ongoing efforts to contain the outbreak, the state […] The post 34 hospitalised as heavy metal poisoning spreads in Sokoto appeared fi…

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Sokoto Govt steps up surveillance as heavy metal poisoning cases rise

The Sokoto State Government has intensified surveillance, case management, and public health laboratory investigations following a surge in suspected heavy metal poisoning cases. The post Sokoto Govt steps up surveillance as heavy metal poisoning cases rise appeared first on Nairametrics.

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