A recent outbreak of meningitis in Kebbi State has resulted in 26 deaths, with 248 suspected cases recorded so far.
The State Commissioner for Health, Yanusa Musa Ismail, confirmed the outbreak 18 cases in Gwandu, 4 in Aleiro, and 6 in Jega local government areas of the state.
According to the Commissioner, the breakdown of fatalities is as follows: 18 in Gwandu, six in Jega, four in Aleiro, and one in Argungu.
In response to the outbreak, the Kebbi State government is said to hace approved 30 million naira for the procurement of drugs to contain the further spread of the disease.
The Commissioner urged the public to maintain personal hygiene and avoid crowded places to reduce the risk of infection.
Adding that the isolation centers have been set up to manage cases, with a case detected at Aleiro State University of Science and Technology, resulting in one death.
The Commissioner advised the university authorities to take measures to decongest student hostels.
