Zamfara State Commissioner for Health, Dr Aisha M.Z. Anka has confirmed the outbreak of an unknown disease in the state.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Spokesman of the Ministry, Ibrahim Bello Boko and made available to newsmen in Gusau, the State capital.
The statement said the illness is characterized by abdominal distension, accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, enlarged liver and spleen, fever and generalized body weakness.
“The incidence of illness outbreak is mostly found in Maradun, Shinkafi and Gusau local government areas of the State”, the statement added.
“Children are mostly affected and the cases are associated with water consumption
