CONCERNS AS THREE PEOPLE DIE OF STRANGE ILLNESS IN SOKOTO.

Babatunji Wusu –

At least three children have reportedly perished in Sokoto State as a result of an unknown sickness.
The Sokoto State Government stated this on Sunday, demanding federal assistance following the heartbreaking death of children in the state’s Isa Local Government Area.

During a meeting with the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, and the CEO of the Global Alliance Vaccine Initiative (GAVI), Dr Sania Nishtar, Sokoto State Deputy Governor Engineer Idris Gobir, revealed that the illness had affected 127 children, prompting the state government to respond quickly.

According to him, medical professionals had been despatched to investigate the situation.

Gobir said: “We, therefore, seek the intervention of the federal government to curtail the disease.”

Gobir emphasized the commitment of the state to improving immunization coverage and primary healthcare services, stating that the state is working closely with partners to tackle the challenges and execute federal programs for polio eradication.

The Executive Secretary of the Sokoto State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Larai Aliyu Tambuwal, also verified the three deaths associated with the outbreak.

Professor Pate and Dr Nishtar highlighted the necessity for increased cooperation to strengthen immunization efforts in Sokoto State, underscoring the significance of involving stakeholders to enhance coverage and effectively address health issues.