NCDC confirms outbreak of dengue fever in Sokoto

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed the outbreak of dengue fever in Sokoto State.

In a statement posted on its website and signed by its Director-General, Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa, on Saturday, the agency said 71 suspected and 13 confirmed cases had been defected in the state since November.

However, no fatalities had been recorded in the state.