An unknown illness has reportedly killed more than 30 people in Gombe State, PurpleWorld has learned. The exact cause of the outbreak has yet to be identified, but the situation is causing widespread concern and worry.
The outbreak is believed to have originated in a public primary school in Nafada LGA, where the first cases were reported.
Since the outbreak began in February, communities in the affected area have been gripped by fear and uncertainty. The spread of the mysterious disease has caused widespread anxiety and concern.
The outbreak has caused numerous cases of fever, headache, stomachache, vomiting, and swollen legs in children between the ages of one and 15.
However, recent testing of 20 patients at the General Hospital in Nafada has ruled out meningitis as the cause of the outbreak. This has left health workers puzzled as to the true cause of the illness, and has increased the level of fear and concern in the area.
Kefas Silanda, spokesperson for the General Hospital in Nafada, has confirmed that doctors and other health workers are working hard to deal with the outbreak. They are still unsure of the exact cause of the illness, but are doing everything they can to treat those affected and contain the spread of the disease.