A member of the House of representative, Lawali Hassan, representing Anka/Talata-Mafara Federal Constituency in Zamfara, has donated drugs worth N 1.8 million to the victims of meningitis outbreak in his constituency.
According to the state Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Sulaiman Gummi, had recently announced the outbreak of meningitis in all the 14 local government areas of the state.
No fewer than 80 people have lost their lives, while 500 patients are receiving treatment in health facilities across the state since the outbreak of meningitis.
The lawmaker, who presented the items through his foundation, “Dan’iya Foundation”, said that it was aimed at complementing both the State and Federal Governments’ efforts in tackling the menace.
Also, the foundation coordinator, Alhaji Yahayya Aliyu-SFawa, while presenting the drugs on behalf of the lawmaker, said that it was part of the donor’s contribution to tackle the outbreak.
Receiving the items, the Secretaries of Talata-Mafara and Anka Emirates Councils, Alhaji Mu’azu Musa and Alhaji Aliyu Bango, respectively commended Hassan for his gesture.
They assured the donor of judicious distribution of the drugs to the victims.
Wikipedia, the free online encyclopaedia defines “meningitis is an acute inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges.
“The most common symptoms are fever, headache and neck stiffness. Other symptoms include confusion or altered consciousness, vomiting, and an inability to tolerate light or loud noises.
“Young children often exhibit only nonspecific symptoms, such as irritability, drowsiness, or poor feeding.
“If a rash is present, it may indicate a particular cause of meningitis; for instance, meningitis caused by meningococcal bacteria may be accompanied by a characteristic rash.
Source: ( PM News )
