As of March 26, 2025, 807 suspected cases and 74 deaths have been reported across 22 states and the Federal Capital Territory ...
Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, has raised concerns over the recent outbreak of cerebrospinal ...
"We are experiencing a sharp increase in (meningitis) cases, and urgent intervention is required to prevent more deaths."The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised ...
A MUM whose husband died just hours after complaining of ear pain has described how grief left her “physically paralysed”.
Doctors Without Borders has estimated that up to 80 percent of meningitis patients may die without early access to treatment.
The NCDC called on affected states to strengthen their health systems and collaborate with federal authorities to curb the ...
Meningitis inflames the protective membranes ... for even 12-24 hours can lead to permanent neurological damage or death. When in doubt, choose emergency care over waiting to see if symptoms ...
The Gombe state government has confirmed the death of three persons from cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) in the state.
We are in the peak meningitis season, and the risk of transmission is high due to dry, dusty weather and overcrowding.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concerns over the increasing number of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) cases across the country, saying its peak season is ...