MENINGITIS OUTBREAK CLAIMS 26 LIVES IN KEBBI STATE

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Kebbi State is currently grappling with a meningitis outbreak that has claimed at least 26 lives since late January. Over 200 suspected cases have been reported, prompting swift action from health authorities.

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Medical supplies have been dispatched, and isolation centers established to contain the disease’s spread. Neighboring Sokoto State has also reported suspected cases, urging residents to remain vigilant and seek immediate medical attention if symptoms arise. This outbreak underscores the ongoing public health challenges in Nigeria, which is also contending with malaria.

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As part of the African Meningitis Belt, Nigeria has faced significant outbreaks in the past, with 153 deaths reported in 2024. Efforts are ongoing to implement a World Health Assembly-approved roadmap to eradicate meningitis by 2030.