OUTBREAK OF CMS AS ZAMFARA STATE GOVERNOR MAKES HIS COMMENT

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.

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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.

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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.

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