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Strange Disease: Zamfara Govt. confirms 4 deaths, 177 cases
May 10, 2024Updated:May 10, 2024No Comments1 Min Read
The Zamfara Commissioner for Health, Dr Aisha Anka has confirmed the outbreak of unknown illness in the state which recorded four deaths and 177 cases so far.
Anka confirmed this in a statement issued in Gusau on Friday by the Information Officer of the ministry, Malam Bello Ibrahim.
According to the commissioner, the disease is characterized by abdominal distension, accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, enlarge liver, enlarge spleen, fever and general body weakness.
“The illness is found in Maradun, Shinkafi and Gusau local government areas in the state.
“Children are mostly affected and the cases are associated with water consumptions.
“So far, four deaths have been recorded, 177 cases were detected,” Anka said.
“The incident has been reported to the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), partners and all other relevant stakeholders...
Strange Disease: Zamfara Govt. confirms 4 deaths, 177 cases
May 10, 2024Updated:May 10, 2024No Comments1 Min Read
The Zamfara Commissioner for Health, Dr Aisha Anka has confirmed the outbreak of unknown illness in the state which recorded four deaths and 177 cases so far.
Anka confirmed this in a statement issued in Gusau on Friday by the Information Officer of the ministry, Malam Bello Ibrahim.
According to the commissioner, the disease is characterized by abdominal distension, accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, enlarge liver, enlarge spleen, fever and general body weakness.
“The illness is found in Maradun, Shinkafi and Gusau local government areas in the state.
“Children are mostly affected and the cases are associated with water consumptions.
“So far, four deaths have been recorded, 177 cases were detected,” Anka said.
“The incident has been reported to the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), partners and all other relevant stakeholders...