The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued an alert about the outbreak of meningitis in most parts of the country.

In its current bulletin, the agency cautioned the public about the high risk of meningitis outbreak due to atmospheric conditions, especially in the North.

NiMet said the states that have a high risk of the outbreak are: Katsina, Jigawa, Kano, Bauchi, and Yobe.”

The agency’s alert reads: “The observed atmospheric conditions are currently favourable for meningitis, mainly across the northern part of the country. The meningococcal meningitis remains the most prevalent strain within the meningitis belt.”

It noted that the most vulnerable groups include the infants, young children, the elderly, those with weak immune system and people with head injuries.

According to the bulletin, the symptoms include fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea, light sensitivity, and seizures.
The safety protocols NiMet prescribed are: “Getting vaccinated against meningitis, practicing good hygiene by washing the hands, and regularly avoiding close contact with those infected.”

The agency urged relevant agencies responsible for public health to take note and take preventive actions.

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