Sokoto govt alerts residents on meningitis outbreak

Sokoto State residents have been advised to remain alert as suspected meningitis cases rise in some local government areas.

This was contained in a statement issued by Nura Maikwanci, the Information/Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Health, Commissioner for Health, Faruk Wurno, on Tuesday.

Maikwanci confirmed that laboratory tests have identified several cases of the disease.

The statement said, “To curb its spread, the Ministry has intensified surveillance, case management, and public health interventions.

“We called on residents to take preventive measures, including seeking immediate medical attention if they experience symptoms such as fever, severe headache, or neck stiffness.”

It also emphasised the importance of personal and environmental hygiene, avoiding overcrowded places and ensuring proper ventilation in homes and public spaces.

The commissioner urged residents to report any suspected cases to the nearest health facility and assured the public that the state governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has provided essential medications to health centres across the state.

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