Twenty six people have died following the outbreak of Cerebrospinal meningitis in Kebbi state.
The fatalities occurred in Aliero, Gwandu and Jega local government areas of the state.
The unfortunate development has been confirmed by Kebbi state government.
Mr. Yanusa Ismail, the state Commissioner for Health during a press briefing revealed that a total of 248 suspected cases have been recorded, with 11 samples taken for examination, out of which three have been confirmed negative.
Meanwhile, in response to the outbreak, the state government has approved N30 million for the procurement of drugs to contain the spread of the disease.
The commissioner urged the public to maintain personal hygiene and avoid crowded places to reduce the risk of infection.
He also confirmed that isolation centres have been set up to manage cases.
He added that samples have been sent to Abuja for further testing, and if confirmed, the state government will request vaccines to prevent further spread.
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