The Kebbi State Authorities has confirmed the deaths of 26 folks following a suspected outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in Aliero, Gwandu, and Jega native authorities areas of the state.
Cerebrospinal meningitis is a extreme an infection that results in irritation of the membranes overlaying the mind and spinal wire. It’s sometimes attributable to micro organism or viruses and might unfold by shut contact with an contaminated individual.
In accordance with well being officers, widespread signs of the illness embody excessive fever, extreme headache, neck stiffness, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to gentle. If left untreated, the an infection can lead to extreme issues and even dying.
The state authorities has assured residents that measures had been being put in place to include the outbreak, together with elevated surveillance and public well being consciousness campaigns.
Authorities have additionally urged residents to hunt instant medical consideration in the event that they expertise any signs related to meningitis.
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