March 11, 2025
Suspected outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in Kebbi has killed no fewer than 26 persons, according to Kebbi Government.
“In week seven, we are saddled with unfortunate situation of outbreak rising number of cases more than usual, characterised with symptoms like fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, stomach ache, vomiting, diarrhoea and sensitive to light.
“A total of 248 suspected cases were line-listed; 11 samples were taken and sent to National Reference Laboratory, Abuja for confirmation.
“Two samples results turned negative from the national reference laboratory Abuja, one in Jega and another one in Gwandu LGAs.
“Nine samples results are pending from national reference laboratory, Abuja.
“26 deaths – Gwandu 15, Jega 6, Aliero, 4 and Argungu 1,” he explained.
Ismaila said that an advocacy visit to stakeholders was carried out in partnership with World Health Organisation (WHO), Medecins Sans Frontières (MSF), and United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF).
He added that the state government donated N30 million to purchase drugs and other consumables for the responsive activity to cushion the effect.
He also said that drugs had been distributed and other commodities to affected Local Government Areas.
The commissioner, then, called on the general public to comply with health instructions and report any suspected case to the nearest health facility for necessary action. (NAN)
