- The deaths are among the 248 suspected cases recorded in three Local Government Areas in the north west State.
In Kebbi State, no fewer than twenty six people have died following the outbreak of meningitis in some parts of the state.
The deaths are among the 248 suspected cases recorded in three Local Government Areas in the north west State.
The affected LGAs are Gwandu, Aleiro, and Jega. 18 fatalities were recorded in Gwandu, six in Jega, four in Aleiro, and one in Argungu.
The Commissioner for Health, Yanusa Ismail, disclosed this during a press conference in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital.
According to him, 11 samples were taken for examination, out of which three have been confirmed negative.
As part of efforts to contain the spread of the virulent disease, the Kebbi State Government said it has approved N30 million for the procurement of drugs.
The commissioner implored the public to maintain personal hygiene and avoid crowded places to reduce the risk of infection, confirming that isolation centres have been set up to manage cases.
According to thim, samples have been sent to Abuja for further testing, and if confirmed, the state government will request vaccines to prevent further spread.
Another case was also detected at Aleiro State University of Science and Technology, resulting in one death.
The commissioner confirmed the development and advised the university authorities to take measures to decongest student hostels
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