At least eight people have died in Adamawa State following an outbreak of a disease suspected to be buruli ulcer.
The State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Felix Tangwami, confirmed the incident on Tuesday in Yola, disclosing that the deaths were recorded in Malabu, a community in Fufore Local Government Area.
Tangwami said samples from affected patients have been collected and sent to the National Reference Laboratory for testing and confirmation of the disease.
He noted that while awaiting results, the government has intensified surveillance in the community to contain possible spread.
“Some of the surviving patients are currently receiving specialized medical attention at the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital (MAUTH), Yola,” he said.
The commissioner assured that a medical team from his ministry is working round the clock to stabilize patients’ conditions, adding that the state government is collaborating with the Federal Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO), and other development partners to tackle the situation.
“Measures include immediate deployment of emergency response teams, awareness campaigns, and provision of medical supplies to the affected community,” he explained.
Tangwami appealed for calm and urged residents to maintain proper hygiene, promptly report cases of unusual skin ulcers or swellings, and avoid unverified traditional remedies that may worsen infections.
