Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday, the state’s Commissioner for Health, Yanusa Ismail, identified Gwandu, Aleiro, and Jega as the affected areas. He revealed that a total of 248 suspected cases have been recorded so far, with 11 samples sent for laboratory examination. Of these, three have tested negative.
In response to the outbreak, the Kebbi State Government has approved N30 million for the procurement of essential drugs to contain the disease and prevent further spread. The state has also set up isolation centres to manage confirmed cases.
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