Katsina records 105 suspected meningitis cases

The Katsina State Government has confirmed 105 suspected cases of meningitis across nearly 20 local government areas of the state amid the current extreme heat conditions being experienced in the region. This was disclosed by the Executive Director of Katsina State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (PHCDA), Dr Shamsuddeen Yahaya, during a press briefing in Katsina. […]

The Katsina State Government has confirmed 105 suspected cases of meningitis across nearly 20 local government areas of the state amid the current extreme heat conditions being experienced in the region.

This was disclosed by the Executive Director of Katsina State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (PHCDA), Dr Shamsuddeen Yahaya, during a press briefing in Katsina.

According to him, the cases remain “suspected” pending laboratory confirmation, explaining that patients presenting symptoms such as severe headache and neck stiffness are immediately classified for urgent medical attention and monitoring.

Speaking on the situation, Dr Yahaya disclosed that some local government areas had recorded higher numbers of cases than others.

He explained that the state has intensified surveillance and emergency response measures to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread, adding that an Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), operating round-the-clock, had been activated to coordinate the response effort in collaboration with development partners and healthcare personnel.