By Uzair Adam
At least ten people, primarily women, children, and the elderly, have died due to a diarrhoea outbreak in Yola North and Yola South Local Government Areas of Adamawa State.
The death toll is feared to rise as several hospitalised victims remain in critical condition.
The Adamawa State Commissioner for Health, Mr Felix Tangwami, confirmed the incident to reporters in Yola and provided updates on the situation that began earlier in the week.
He noted that around 300 individuals have been admitted to Yola Specialist Hospital, with some patients still in critical condition.
“Those with severe cases have been isolated at the hospital’s Infectious Disease Center to receive specialised care,” Tangwami said, adding that efforts are underway to manage the outbreak.
Tangwami emphasised that the government is doing everything possible to control the spread and is following due process in addressing the crisis.
He mentioned that sample results from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) are expected within 24 hours to confirm whether the outbreak is linked to cholera, as some suspect.
The Commissioner urged the public to refrain from speculation and assured that necessary measures are being taken to protect public health.