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55 Dead, and Rising: Northern Nigeria Faces Sharp Meningitis Surge

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
By Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Published: March 20, 2025
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued an alert regarding the heightened risk of a Meningococcal meningitis outbreak across Northern Nigeria. This warning stems from the current severe weather conditions prevailing in the region. NiMet’s recent “Meningitis Watch” bulletin highlights that a combination of airborne dust particles, elevated temperatures, and increased humidity is anticipated to intensify over the next three days. While extreme heat is being felt nationwide, the northern regions are experiencing particularly challenging conditions, exceeding the average temperatures of southern Nigeria.

The agency’s assessment indicates that these environmental factors are creating a favorable environment for the spread of Meningococcal meningitis in the northern states. Specifically, NiMet has identified Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Yobe, Gombe, Adamawa, and Borno as being especially susceptible to an outbreak. Those most at risk include infants, young children, the elderly, individuals with compromised immune systems, and those who have sustained head injuries.

This warning is particularly timely, as Kebbi State is currently grappling with a significant outbreak of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM), where the death toll has tragically risen to 55. The outbreak is concentrated in the Aliero, Gwandu, and Jega local government areas.
At a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi, Shehu Nuhu-Koko, the Permanent Secretary of the Kebbi State Ministry of Health, representing the Commissioner for Health, Yunusa Musa-Ismaila, confirmed the escalating death toll.
The outbreak, which initially reported 26 fatalities, has seen a rapid increase in cases, causing considerable concern among health authorities.

In response, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) announced on Tuesday that it will deploy a rapid response team to assist in controlling the outbreak.
The NCDC defines meningitis as an inflammation of the meninges, the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. This inflammation can be triggered by infections from various pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. Furthermore, physical injuries and certain medications can also induce meningitis.

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