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This development comes after weeks of intensive efforts to contain the outbreak of the disease in the state.
Dr. Lawan Gana, the Commissioner for Health in the State, revealed this update during a World Health Day Commemoration organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Damaturu.
Represented by Abdullahi Danchuwa, Dr. Gana expressed gratitude to the WHO, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and other developmental partners for their collaborative efforts in combating the disease.
Governor Mai Mala Buni’s administration was lauded for its substantial support towards healthcare initiatives aimed at addressing prevalent health challenges in Yobe State.
Highlighting the current status of the outbreak, Danchuwa stated, “I want to assure you right now we are fighting cerebrospinal meningitis and the last number of cases we recorded in the state was 25. It has already affected 10 local government areas of the state.”
Emphasizing the importance of healthcare as a fundamental human right, Emmanuel Katugwa, a Surveillance Officer representing the State Coordinator of WHO, reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to supporting governments in meeting the healthcare needs of their citizens.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) reported that Yobe had 1186 suspected cases of cerebrospinal meningitis with 60 cases confirmed and 38 deaths in Potiskum, Nangere, Fune, Fika, Gujba, Damaturu, Gulani, and Machina local government areas.