By Bisola Adeyemo
Not fewer than six persons have been confirmed dead, while 18 others still on admission as a strange disease hits Minjibir Local Government Area of Kano state.
Commissioner for Health, Dr Aminu Ibrahim-Tsanyawa, who confirmed this on Monday, said, 46 other affected persons had been hospitalised.
Ibrahim-Tsanyawa said the disease broke out in Gandun Koya village on May 7, and spread to adjourning communities.
“The cause of the outbreak can be attributed to open defecation and poor sanitation in the communities.
“The patients presented symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting.
“Six persons died of the disease, 28 were discharged and 18 others are still on admission,” he said.
In a report made available to NAN, Ibrahim-Tsanyawa said the ministry had begun an investigation to unravel the cause of the disease.
While reiterating the commitment of the state government to awareness creation and preventive tips, Ibrahim-Tsanyawa, urged the people to keep a clean environment and maintain personal hygiene to control the disease.
