Deceased Kids
An outbreak of an unknown illness has claimed lives of about five children in Gidinye, a community in Jenkwe Government Area of Nasarawa State.
The children died in less than 24-hours after complains of stomach aches, vomiting and purging on Monday August 05 and August 06, 2024.
A community leader who confirmed the unfortunate incident, said the children had left home to farm healthy.
The parents of the children are said to be farmers who operate along the Keana axis of the State.
Reacting, the Publicity Secretary of Migili Youth Association, MYA, Comrade Samuel Akala appealed to the Government and the relevant authorities to swiftly intervene in order to contain the outbreak and save human lives.
“The circumstances that resulted to sudden death of these children in Idah, Gidinye community on Tuesday, 6th August calls for forensic findings.
“I suggest Center for Disease Control through PHCDA be invited to carry out disease surveillance in Keana and Obi communities where there were reported cases of acute diarrhea, vomiting and death of children in the past few days.
“I do hope this sporadic outbreak of disease do not affect a wide range of population in this part of the state while the clinical investigation lingers,” he said.
Category: World-News
Tag: Panic As Mysterious Disease Outbreak Claims Lives of 5 Children Within 24Hours In Nasarawa
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Published 8/7/2024 5:07:43 PM