A suspected meningitis outbreak in Udubo village in the Gamawa local government Area of Bauchi State has claimed the lives of six Almajiri pupils. Nasiru Bakura, the Chairman, caretaker committee of the local government, confirmed the deaths to journalists on Friday. Bakura explained that the six pupils died in three different Tsangaya schools, all located […]
Yobe records 85 deaths, over 2,000 cases of meningitis in 4 months
The Yobe State Government says it recoded 2,510 cases of Cerebrospinal Meningitis, Type C, from 25th December, 2023 to April, 2024. It added that 85 patients died from the disease on or before reaching healthcare facilities. The Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Muhammad Lawan Gana, revealed this while briefing newsmen on the outbreak […]
Nigeria first to introduce new vaccine against meningitis
NAFDAC raises alarm over fake anti-bacteria injection, deadly cough syrup
Just as it warns against counterfeit Tandak injection, NAFDAC has also recalled a children’s cough syrup after its laboratory analysis showed it contains toxic components. The post NAFDAC raises alarm over fake anti-bacteria injection, deadly cough syrup appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
Jigawa: Meningitis kills 6 in Maigatari, 38 hospitalised
Officials of Maigatari Local Government Council of Jigawa State have confirmed the death of six persons from suspected cases of meningitis. The local government Primary Health Care manager Abdullahi Muhammad confirmed the development in an interview with DAILY POST. He said the council has recorded over 38 confirmed cases of meningitis out of which six […]
JIgawa confirms meningitis outbreak
Jigawa State government has confirmed the outbreak of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) in six local government areas of the state. The state director, Primary Healthcare Development Agency, (PHC) Dr. Shehu Sambo disclosed this during the flag off of 2024 Polio eradication campaign at the palace of the emir of Dutse, Alhaji Muhammad Hamim Nuhu on Saturday. […]
Gombe govt confirms meningitis outbreak
Gombe State Government has confirmed the presence of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) in the state, following reports of a strange disease in Nafada Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Habu Dahiru, stated that investigation by the government revealed that the observed symptoms suggested CSM. Dahiru then urged residents to report any […]
Current weather condition could worsen meningitis outbreak in Nigeria – NiMet warns
Nigeria recorded a total of 303 confirmed cases and 190 deaths from Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) across 29 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between 2022 to 2023. The post Current weather condition could worsen meningitis outbreak in Nigeria – NiMet warns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
Meningitis outbreak hits Bauchi
The Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, BASPHCDA, has confirmed a meningitis outbreak in the State. An official of the Agency who spoke under the condition of anonymity in an interview with DAILY POST on Thursday said 6 cases of cerebrospinal meningitis, CSM, have been recorded so far. The official said that proactive measures […]
Yobe records seven deaths, 214 cases of meningitis
The Yobe State Ministry of Health and Human Services has said seven people died following the outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in Potiskum town in the state. The Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Isa Bukar, disclosed this on Tuesday, while briefing the State Deputy Governor, Idi Barde Gubana, who visited the State Specialist Hospital, Potiskum. He said so […]