In Nigeria an outbreak of meningitis killed 489 people
This year the meningitis outbreak led to the deaths of 489 people in Nigeria, said the world health organization. The center for disease control reported 4637 suspicious cases.
Meningitis is a serious infection that affects the spinal cord that can cause brain damage. "Stereotype", a new strain of meningitis emerged in Nigeria in 2013. The bacterial form of the disease is lethal in 50% of cases.
The who also reported that in Nigeria, vaccination, organized by the International coordinating group on vaccine provision. Coordination group, headed by who, the organization "Doctors without borders", the international Federation of red cross and red Crescent societies and United Nations Children's Fund United Nations is mandated to ensure the supply of vaccines in emergency situations.
Last month, the Center for disease control in Nigeria has warned that vaccine is not enough. However, in a press release dated April 1, health Minister Isaac Adewole said was purchased to 1.3 million vaccines, including 500 thousand doses of strain provided by who.
The campaign group the emergency response was sent
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