While cases first recorded in October have spread to 23 of Nigeria’s 36 states, nearly half of the deaths, 74, were reported ...

Nigeria struggles with rapidly spreading outbreak - Local partners have described the recent rise in fatalities as ‘alarming’ ...

These viruses are by far the most common cause of viral meningitis, as well as other, milder illnesses. Enteroviruses are spread by direct contact with a sick person or by contaminated surfaces.

A meningitis outbreak is sweeping through Ghana’s Upper West region, exposing a struggling health care system. With ...

Nigerian Authorities Confirm Meningitis Outbreak in Northwest Has Killed 26 People Since January ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian authorities confirmed Tuesday that a meningitis outbreak in the ...

ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigerian authorities confirmed Tuesday that a meningitis outbreak in the northwest was behind the death of at least 26 people over several weeks. The spread of the disease in ...