Nigerian authorities have confirmed 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 the state of Kebbi began in late January,

Nigerian authorities confirm a meningitis outbreak in the northwest, causing 26 deaths over two months. Medical supplies and staff are in place, and isolation centres have been set up to prevent further spread.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency(NiMet) has warned of the possible outbreak of meningitis amid the heatwave in the country.