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The media has reported on an outbreak of meningococal meningitis in Kebbi state, north-western Nigeria. A total of 100 suspected cases, including 42 deaths have been reported. Five areas of the state have reported cases: Jega (46 cases 3 deaths) , Argungu (6 cases), Gwandu, (36 cases), Aliero, (49 cases 34 deaths), and (Zuru (5 deaths 17 cases).
The government has dispatched 20 000 doses of vaccine to the affected areas and an immunisation campaign has been implemented. The campaign will be expanded to cover the whole state in order to contain the outbreak.
The meningitis serogroup has not been identified in this report and official confirmation is awaited from WHO.
(Via allAfrica - accessed 06/03/15)
In Nigeria, the meningococcal season generally runs from Dec-Jun. Immunisation is available for those considered to be at risk: