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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has reported 13 cases of Dengue fever in Sokoto state, sparking concerns about the low level of awareness among Nigerians regarding this mosquito-borne illness. Despite efforts to combat the disease, there remains a pressing need for increased public education and preventive measures. The NCDC, via its
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the outbreak of dengue fever in Sokoto State. The NCDC in a statement posted on its website on Saturday, said the outbreak was detected in November 2023. The statement signed by the NCDC Director General, Ifedayo Adetifa, disclosed that so far, 71 suspected cases, 13 confirmed cases, and zero deaths have been reported in the state from three Local Government Areas -Sokoto South (60 cases), Wamako (three cases) and Dange Shuni (one case).
Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has held a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers via a digital system to discuss priority issues related to the public sector.
No deaths have been recorded from the outbreak.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the outbreak of dengue fever in Sokoto State on Saturday.