Nigeria:   Meningitis Outbreak - Death Toll Rises to 270 in Five States, 1,996 Cases Reported

This Day, 31 March 2017

Since the first case of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) was diagnosed in the North in 2016, not less than 1,966 suspected cases have so far been reported as of this week, with the… Read more »

Nigeria:   Meningitis Tops 1900 Cases in "Wide Outbreak"

Daily Trust, 30 March 2017

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has reported a "wide outbreak" of cerebrospinal meningitis across 15 states in the country. Read more »

Nigeria:   What Govt, Affected States Are Doing About Meningitis Outbreak

Premium Times, 31 March 2017

The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has expressed concern about rising cases of deaths and ill-health following the outbreak of meningitis in some parts of the country. Read more »

Nigeria:   1,000 Meningitis Cases Reported Nationwide

Leadership, 31 March 2017

Following the outbreak of the Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) in the country, the Federal Government yesterday said, it is leading an outbreak response team who will mount… Read more »

Nigeria:   Meningitis Outbreak - 282 Deaths Confirmed in Five States

Premium Times, 30 March 2017

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed the outbreak of Cerebro Spinal Meningitis, CSM, in five states with at least 282 deaths related to the disease. Read more »

Nigeria:   1966 Cases of Meningitis Reported in Nigeria

This Day, 30 March 2017

Since the first case of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) was diagnosed in the North in 2016, not less than 1966 suspected cases have so far been reported as at this week, with the… Read more »

Nigeria:   Meningitis Outbreak - Death Toll Rises to Five in Abuja

Premium Times, 30 March 2017

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Primary Health Care Development Board on Thursday confirmed the death of yet another person due to Cerebrospinal Meningitis in the territory. Read more »

Nigeria:   Meningitis Kills 211, Affects 1,407 Nigerians in Three Months

Guardian, 29 March 2017

Nigeria is on a red alert as the current epidemic of meningitis that started in December 2016 has killed no fewer than 211 Nigerians and affected 1,407. Read more »

Nigeria:   Meningitis Claims Four Lives in Abuja - AMAC

Premium Times, 29 March 2017

The Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, on Wednesday confirmed that Cerebro Spinal Meningitis, CSM, has killed not less than four children in Durumi-Garki, a suburb of the FCT. Read more »

Nigeria:   Meningitis - Kogi Takes Steps to Prevent Outbreak

Daily Trust, 28 March 2017

Kogi State government on Tuesday said that proactive measures were being put in place to prevent any occurrence of cerebrospinal meningitis in the state. Read more »

Nigeria:   Sokoto State May Close Schools As Meningitis Kills 23

This Day, 28 March 2017

Following the death toll as a result of meningitis outbreak which has killed 23 people in Sokoto State, the Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Balarabe Kakale, yesterday said the… Read more »

Nigeria:   Meningitis - Two More Deaths Recorded in Sokoto

Daily Trust, 28 March 2017

Two additional deaths due to meningitis have been reported in Sokoto State, bringing the death toll so far to 23. Read more »

Nigeria:   21 People Die of Meningitis in Sokoto - Health Commissioner

Premium Times, 26 March 2017

The death toll as a result of the meningitis epidemic in Sokoto State has now risen to 21. Read more »

Nigeria:   Meningitis Claims 16 Lives in Niger

Daily Trust, 22 March 2017

Sixteen people have lost their lives to cerebrospinal meningitis in Magama local government area of Niger state, state officials confirmed yesterday. Read more »

Nigeria:   Meningitis - Five Die in Sokoto LG

Daily Trust, 17 March 2017

Five persons have been confirmed dead following an outbreak of Cerebro Spinal Meningitis (CSM) in Sokoto State. Read more »

Nigeria:   Meningitis Claims Five Lives in Sokoto

Premium Times, 16 March 2017

An outbreak of Cerebro Spinal Meningitis( CSM) has claimed five lives in Gada and Wauru towns of Gada Local Government area of Sokoto State. Read more »