Meningitis Outbreak: Sokoto State May Close Schools As Death Toll increases.

Alh.Balarabe Kakale.

From the look of  things , the Sokoto State government is contemplating closing some public and private schools in the state, following the death toll as a result of meningitis outbreak which has killed 23 people in  State.

The Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Balarabe Kakale.

 made the confirmation during the ongoing sensitization campaign in Dange-Shuni Local Government Area of the state, he said government would have no other option than to close the schools temporarily if the problem persists.

He maintained that the present administration was determined to do what ever it takes to enhance the well being of the people.

"This is to save more lives of the people of the state, although the cases are reducing, while the people are now reporting the suspected cases to the health facilities.

He continues "We are hereby , calling on the people of the state that the cases of meningitis should not be linked to witchcraft or sorcery.

"Rather, all suspected cases should be reported to the hospitals as the state government had stocked adequate drugs and medicament for the free treatment of the patients," he concluded.