564 meningitis cases recovered in Yobe, Nigeria, as of 1 Feb, with 22 deaths and six affected local government areas.

564 out of 636 cases of meningitis have recovered in Yobe, Nigeria, as of 1 Feb 2023, according to Disease Surveillance Officer Haruna Umar. The outbreak, first reported on 24 Dec 2022 and confirmed on 26 Jan, has resulted in 22 deaths and affected six local government areas. The government has established treatment centers and temporary isolation camps, employing 18 ad hoc staff, including two medical doctors.

March 11, 2024
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