Measles Epidemic In Adamawa Results In The Deaths Of 19 Children

IT is thought that at least 19 children in Adamawa State's Mubi North Local Government Area perished as a result of a possible measles complication.

Over 200 youngsters in the Mubi area have been affected, according to information revealed by Felix Tangwami, Commissioner of Health, during a visit to the community on Saturday, April 27.

Following the outbreak, which was first detected in Yola, medical professionals and critical medications were quickly rushed to the affected communities. Children with serious infections would get the care they need, including hospital referrals, Tangwami promised.

The Yobe State government is organizing a widespread immunization campaign in addition to initiating vaccine campaigns to stop the disease's spread.

Officials, including the Commissioner for Education and other important staff members, have moved to the impacted areas due to the urgency of the situation in order to provide rapid response and coordination.

Meanwhile, the health commissioner in Gombe State revealed that cerebrospinal meningitis was the true cause of the reported strange sickness outbreak, dispelling rumors that another illness was to blame for the deaths.

The cause of death was verified to be CSM by samples from impacted areas, which prompted further attempts to contain the outbreak.

The significance of trustworthy data sources in public health management is emphasized by health authorities, who say that despite initial worries expressed over purported mass fatalities, extensive investigations revealed no evidence to back such assertions.