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Four Deaths Recorded As Niger State Assembly Probes Disease Outbreak
January 29, 2026
At least four persons have died in the Munya Local Government Area of Niger State following a suspected outbreak of a mysterious disease believed to be Buruli ulcer.
The outbreak has prompted an oversight visit by the Niger State House of Assembly Committee on Health, Nutrition and Primary Healthcare.
The committee, chaired by the lawmaker representing Paiko Local Government Area, Hon. PK Nas, visited the affected communities to assess the extent of the outbreak, which has so far affected 16 individuals across different age groups.
Reports presented to the lawmakers showed that most of the victims are adolescents and adults...
According to preliminary findings, the four recorded deaths were linked to complications arising from severe skin ulcers and delayed access to proper medical treatment.
Four Deaths Recorded As Niger State Assembly Probes Disease Outbreak
January 29, 2026
At least four persons have died in the Munya Local Government Area of Niger State following a suspected outbreak of a mysterious disease believed to be Buruli ulcer.
The outbreak has prompted an oversight visit by the Niger State House of Assembly Committee on Health, Nutrition and Primary Healthcare.
The committee, chaired by the lawmaker representing Paiko Local Government Area, Hon. PK Nas, visited the affected communities to assess the extent of the outbreak, which has so far affected 16 individuals across different age groups.
Reports presented to the lawmakers showed that most of the victims are adolescents and adults...
According to preliminary findings, the four recorded deaths were linked to complications arising from severe skin ulcers and delayed access to proper medical treatment.