Nigeria battles severe meningitis outbreak, causing at least 151 deaths, mostly in remote areas.

Nigeria faces a severe meningitis outbreak, with at least 151 deaths, mostly in remote northern regions. The outbreak spans 23 of 36 states, heavily impacting children. Many deaths are due to delayed medical care and limited healthcare access. Amid US aid cuts, Nigeria is working with the Nigeria Center for Disease Control to boost surveillance, testing, and public awareness. The country already bears the world's highest malaria burden.