By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto
Sokoto State Government has issued a warning urging residents to remain vigilant following a rising number of meningitis cases in several Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the North-Western Nigeria State.
The warning was contained in a statement on Tuesday, March 11, signed by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Faruk Umar Abubakar while alerting residents on the disease outbreak.
The Commissioner emphasized the need for heightened awareness after laboratory tests confirmed that many of the suspected cases were indeed meningitis.
He stated that the Ministry of Health has intensified surveillance, case management, and public health interventions to curb the spread of the disease.
Abubakar urged residents to take precautionary measures that include seeking immediate medical attention at the nearest health facility when they experience symptoms such as fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, or any unusual signs.
Other measures are maintaining good personal and environmental hygiene, avoiding crowded places and ensuring proper ventilation in homes and public spaces.
He also called on citizens to promptly report suspected cases or any unusual illnesses to the nearest hospital.
