After the state experienced an outbreak in February, the Sokoto State Government announced the recording of 300 meningitis cases, with 16 persons currently undergoing treatment.
While speaking at a one-day sensitization campaign held recently, the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Farouk Abubakar, revealed this data, stating that others has been discharged.
When the outbreak was first reported in February, the number of contacts was not made public.
The campaign was organized by the State Ward Development Committee (WDC) Forum in collaboration with the State Ministry of Health and the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency.
Muhammad Marnona, Special Adviser on the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, and the Executive Secretary of the agency, Dr. Larai Tambuwal, explained that despite the severe strain on people, the disease is preventable.
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The two health experts encouraged residents to visit a nearby hospital immediately whenever they notice symptoms such as high fever, vomiting, or neck stiffness.
Also, the Sultan of Sokoto, who was represented by the District Head of Gagi, along with traditional leaders and stakeholders, hailed the administrative efforts of Governor Ahmed Aliyu toward health initiatives.
Describing the initiative as the first of its kind, the WDC Chairman, Bala Sokoto, explained that the response was due to the recent outbreak witnessed in some Local Government Areas (LGAs).
