Photo: The GuardianMore than 2,524 people have so far been affected by the meningitis outbreak. He further harped on the need for the procurement of adequate vaccines to immunize Nigerians ahead of 2018 heat season. The tweets read: "I applaud FG's, Ministry of Health, stakeholders and @WHO's effort to fight meningitis in Nigeria. "I spoke to Minister of Health, Prof. @IsaacFAdewole, on the meningitis outbreak to assure him of @NGRSenate's support. "With a 15% mortality rate, the @NGRSenate stands ready to respond quickly to any requests for emergency assistance for #meningitis."

Source: The North Africa Journal April 04, 2017 07:30 UTC