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Adamawa State Authorities Confirm 42 Fatalities in Latest Measles Outbreak

Somto NwanoluebySomto Nwanolue
May 3, 2024
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Adamawa State Authorities Confirm 42 Fatalities in Latest Measles Outbreak
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The Adamawa State Government on Friday confirmed that about 42 people have died due to a fresh outbreak of measles in Mubi and Gombe local government areas of the state.

Felix Tangwame, the Commissioner of Health and Human Services had given the statistics to newsmen not long after the State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House in Yola.

According to the commissioner, the measles outbreak affected eight wards in Mubi and seven wards in Gombi local government areas, with a death toll totalling 42 out of 131 and 177 affected persons, in the LGAs respectively.

Tangwame then made reassurances saying that steps had been taken to prevent any further spread of the outbreak.

The minister said upon receiving the report of the outbreak, the Ministry swooped into action and managed to bring the situation under control.
At present, the government and its partners are monitoring the situation closely.

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Why It Matters

The confirmation of 42 fatalities in the latest measles outbreak in Adamawa State raises serious concerns about the state of healthcare and disease prevention strategies in the region and Nigeria as a whole.

The outbreak, which primarily affected Mubi and Gombe local government areas calls for drastic action to be taken in those affected communities. Also, the need for practical public health interventions and community outreach programs to fight infectious diseases is crucial.

Bottom Line:

The measles outbreak serves as a reminder and a warning of the importance of investing in healthcare infrastructure, disease surveillance systems, and vaccination programs to prevent future tragedies and protect the well-being of residents of the state, and citizens of Nigeria alike.

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