Cerebrospinal Meningitis Outbreak in Nigeria Situation Report (as at 9th May 2017)
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- Nigeria
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- Govt. Nigeria
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Highlights
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From 13th December, 2016 to 8th May, 2017, 13,420 suspected cases and 1069 deaths (8%) were reported
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Of the 448 laboratory confirmed cases, 293 (65.2%) were Neisseria meningitidis serogroup C
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In the last four weeks (Epi-week 15-18), 48 Local Government Areas (LGAs) have reached alert/epidemic threshold in six States — Zamfara, Sokoto, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi and Yobe
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Technical teams still supporting coordination and response activities in the most affected States
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First batch of medical team deployed to Zamfara and Sokoto States on Saturday, 6th May, 2017. The team is supporting case management and surveillance activities in these most affected States
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Second ICG request for Zamfara state has been approved; delivery of 694,065 polysaccharide vaccine doses expected
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The Government of Nigeria continues to work with global health partners to mobilize additional vaccines, procure laboratory and other supplies to assist with the ongoing response