
This disease which is said to be caused by over crowding and poor
ventilation especially during the dry season is now an attacker in the
Nigerian society. Meningitis is said to have been usually found in pigs.
Many states especially that of the northern state which at least five people have died in Abuja FCT
has been affected by the disease as they struggle to find vaccines to
prevent it.The World Health Organization(WHO) has been asked to provide
vaccines.
According to the Chief Executive Officer of the
National Center For Disease,Dr Chikezie Ihekweazu,the disease outbreak
started in Zamfara state before it spread to other states.
National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Chikezie Ihekweazu
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National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Chikezie Ihekweazu
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National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Chikezie Ihekweazu
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National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Chikezie Ihekweazu
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National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Chikezie Ihekweazu
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National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Chikezie Ihekweazu
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National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Chikezie Ihekweazu
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“As at April 3, 2017, a total of 2,997 suspected cases of CSM have been
reported in 16 States in Nigeria, of which 146 have been
laboratory-confirmed. Unfortunately, 336 deaths have also been
recorded,” Lawal Bakare, a spokesperson of the NCDC said in a statement
on Tuesday.
Dr Chikezie stated that their were a lot of things
individuals can do for the meantime to protect themselves from the
disease.He explained that the disease affects the spinal cord and the
brain and it is transmitted through coughing,sneezing,and staying in
poorly ventilated areas.

Governor of Zamfara states says that the
outbreak of this disease was a direct punishment from God to the people
of Nigeria for their various sinful acts.He said that God always sent
incurable diseases to torment the people for turning their back on him.
Governor Abdulaziz Yari
of Zamfara State has said that the outbreak of Type C Cerebrospinal
Meningitis in the country was a direct punishment from God to the people
of Nigeria for their various sinful acts.
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Governor Abdulaziz Yari
of Zamfara State has said that the outbreak of Type C Cerebrospinal
Meningitis in the country was a direct punishment from God to the people
of Nigeria for their various sinful acts.
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Meanwhile, Mr Ihekweazu
stated that there are a lot of things that individuals can do to
protect themselves in the short term.
He explained that bacterial meningitis affects the brain and the spinal
cord and it is actually transmitted through person to person contact
from sneezing, coughing, or even living in crowded conditions.
He therefore advised that individuals should be mindful of their
personal hygiene while also adding that if they cannot avoid
overcrowding then they should ensure that their homes are well
ventilated.
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Meanwhile, Mr Ihekweazu
stated that there are a lot of things that individuals can do to
protect themselves in the short term.
He explained that bacterial meningitis affects the brain and the spinal
cord and it is actually transmitted through person to person contact
from sneezing, coughing, or even living in crowded conditions.
He therefore advised that individuals should be mindful of their
personal hygiene while also adding that if they cannot avoid
overcrowding then they should ensure that their homes are well
ventilated.
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/04/meningitis-kills-328-nigeria/
Meanwhile, Mr Ihekweazu
stated that there are a lot of things that individuals can do to
protect themselves in the short term.
He explained that bacterial meningitis affects the brain and the spinal
cord and it is actually transmitted through person to person contact
from sneezing, coughing, or even living in crowded conditions.
He therefore advised that individuals should be mindful of their
personal hygiene while also adding that if they cannot avoid
overcrowding then they should ensure that their homes are well
ventilated.
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/04/meningitis-kills-328-nigeria/
Meanwhile, Mr Ihekweazu
stated that there are a lot of things that individuals can do to
protect themselves in the short term.
He explained that bacterial meningitis affects the brain and the spinal
cord and it is actually transmitted through person to person contact
from sneezing, coughing, or even living in crowded conditions.
He therefore advised that individuals should be mindful of their
personal hygiene while also adding that if they cannot avoid
overcrowding then they should ensure that their homes are well
ventilated.
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/04/meningitis-kills-328-nigeria/
Meanwhile, Mr Ihekweazu
stated that there are a lot of things that individuals can do to
protect themselves in the short term.
He explained that bacterial meningitis affects the brain and the spinal
cord and it is actually transmitted through person to person contact
from sneezing, coughing, or even living in crowded conditions.
He therefore advised that individuals should be mindful of their
personal hygiene while also adding that if they cannot avoid
overcrowding then they should ensure that their homes are well
ventilated.
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/04/meningitis-kills-328-nigeria/
Meanwhile, Mr Ihekweazu
stated that there are a lot of things that individuals can do to
protect themselves in the short term.
He explained that bacterial meningitis affects the brain and the spinal
cord and it is actually transmitted through person to person contact
from sneezing, coughing, or even living in crowded conditions.
He therefore advised that individuals should be mindful of their
personal hygiene while also adding that if they cannot avoid
overcrowding then they should ensure that their homes are well
ventilated.
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/04/meningitis-kills-328-nigeria/
Meanwhile, Mr Ihekweazu
stated that there are a lot of things that individuals can do to
protect themselves in the short term.
He explained that bacterial meningitis affects the brain and the spinal
cord and it is actually transmitted through person to person contact
from sneezing, coughing, or even living in crowded conditions.
He therefore advised that individuals should be mindful of their
personal hygiene while also adding that if they cannot avoid
overcrowding then they should ensure that their homes are well
ventilated.
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/04/meningitis-kills-328-nigeria