Nigeria: FG warns Nigerians against outbreak of meningitis
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Meningococcal disease describes infections caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus). It carries a high mortality rate if untreated.
The Federal government has warned Nigerians about the increased risk of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) during the dry season, characterized by dust, winds, and cold nights, saying that in 2023, 190 lives were lost to this disease. Read More