An outbreak of an unknown illness has claimed the lives of five children in Gidinye, a community in the Jenkwe Government Area of Nasarawa State.
The children reportedly died in less than 24 hours after complaining of stomach aches, vomiting and purging on Monday, August 5 and August 6, 2024.
A community leader who confirmed the unfortunate incident said the children had left home to farm healthy.
The parents of the children are said to be farmers who operate along the Keana axis of the State.
The Publicity Secretary of the Migili Youth Association, MYA, Comrade Samuel Akala, who confirmed the development appealed to the Government and the relevant authorities to swiftly intervene in order to contain the outbreak and save human lives.
“The circumstances that resulted in the sudden death of these children in Idah, Gidinye community on Tuesday, 6th August calls for forensic findings,” he said.
“I suggest the Center for Disease Control through PHCDA be invited to carry out disease surveillance in Keana and Obi communities where there are reported cases of acute diarrhoea, vomiting and death of children in the past few days.
“I do hope this sporadic outbreak of disease does not affect a wide range of population in this part of the state while the clinical investigation lingers.”
