BREAKING: Meningitis kills over 40 in Jigawa

News Express |6th Mar 2018 | 1,985

Meningitis patients receiving medical attention

Over 40 children are reported dead as a result of outbreak of a disease suspected to be cerebral spinal meningitis (CSM) in Majia town under Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, breaking news by the online edition of Daily Sun said.

The paper said that investigation by its reporter in the town ‎revealed that the victims started with complaints of fever and numbness in their legs.

The report promised to provide details later.

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