19 children die from suspected measles outbreak in northeastern Nigeria
- Africa
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 09:54 | 29 April 2024
- Modified Date: 09:54 | 29 April 2024
At least 19 children have died due to a suspected measles outbreak in Nigeria's northeastern state of Adamawa, an official said Sunday.
Adamawa State Health Commissioner Felix Tangwami said in a statement that measles was detected in more than 200 children in the Mubi North local government area.
Stressing that medical personnel and medicines were quickly sent to the region, he assured that children with severe infections would be referred to specialist hospitals.
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