Malnutrition admissions at 10 ICRC-supported health facilities in north-eastern Nigeria rose from approximately 17,000 to nearly 20,000 between January and September 2026, with Mubi in Adamawa State recording a particularly sharp rise.
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According to the agency, meningitis cases occur more frequently between December and April when dry and dusty weather conditions, overcrowding and poor ventilation increase the likelihood of the disease spreading.
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The recommendation followed preliminary animal study data suggesting that the vaccine may provide some cross-protection against the disease, particularly in reducing deaths.
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