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2010-03-03 13:07:29 - Epidemic Hazard - Nigeria EDIS CODE: EH-20100303-25181-NGA
Date & Time: 2010-03-03 13:07:29 [UTC]
Area: Nigeria, State of Jigawa, 17 local governments, Number of death person(s): 13
Not confirmed information! Description: About 13 persons were killed by Cerebro Spinal Meningitis in Jigawa State between January and March 1 this year, just as shortage of vaccines has marred vaccination in affected areas. Speaking with newsmen yesterday in Dutse, the state Commissioner for Health Dr. Ibrahim Muhammad Nashabaru said 17 local governments were affected including Dutse, the state capital. Dr. Nashabaru added that Gumel, Kafin-Hausa, Babura, Yankwashi and Dutse were the most affected. He pointed out that Gumel topped the list with six deaths. The commissioner added that 89 cases were reported to hospitals from January till date, adding that the state Ministry of Health had forwarded a request for more vaccines to the Federal Ministry of Health. He noted that the state had only 7, 300 doses when the outbreak began, saying the Federal Government assisted with 300, 000 doses last week. "Of course, we have faced shortage of vaccines. We have on ground only 10 per cent of our requirement. The state needs at least three million doses," he said. Dr. Nashabaru stated further that even though the situation was under control, the state was proposing a special preparation to face the disease.
The name of Hazard: Cerebro Spinal Meningitis
Species: Human
Status: Confirmed
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