No fewer than six students of Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA) have died from the outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis.
This was disclosed in Saturday in a statement issued by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Mustapha Ango.
He extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased students.
Ango said the Vice-Chancellor, B. G. Danshehu was deeply saddened by the incident, adding that several critical measures have been implemented to control the situation.
The statement reads: “Upon detecting the initial signs of the outbreak, KSUSTA took immediate and decisive action to mitigate the spread of the disease.
“A specialised committee, led by the Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Prof. Balarabe Adamu Isah, was formed to conduct a thorough investigation.
“We promptly reported the outbreak to the Kebbi State Ministry of Health and the Ministry for Higher Education. A stakeholders’ meeting was convened, bringing together key health sector experts, including representatives from the World Health Organisation, United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, Médecins Sans Frontières, and other medical professionals.
“Despite the best efforts of the university and health authorities, six students have succumbed to the disease.
“We deeply regret these losses, and our thoughts and prayers are with the affected families.
“Students seeking further information should contact the University’s Public Relations Office for updates.
“We appreciate the continued support and cooperation of our university community and stakeholders as we work tirelessly to overcome this crisis.”
