By Onimisi Alao,The Nation
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The Adamawa State Government has confirmed the death of eight residents following the outbreak of a flesh eating ulcer.
Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Felix Tangwami, said Tuesday evening that the eight people died in Malabu, in Fufore Local Government Area where they were inflicted with the buruli ulcer
Tanngwami, who spoke with newsmen in Yola, said the development was deeply concerning, but disclosed that samples from the affected patients have already been collected and dispatched to the National Reference Laboratory for further testing and confirmation of the disease.
The commissioner said while awaiting the laboratory results, health officials have placed Malabu on close monitoring to prevent spread.
“Some of the surviving patients are currently receiving specialized medical attention at the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital (MAUTH), Yola,” the commissioner said.
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He assured that a medical team from his ministry is working round the clock to stabilize the condition of the parients.
He further assured Adamawa people that the state government is collaborating with the Federal Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO), and other development partners in taking proactive steps to contain the situation.
“Measures include immediate deployment of emergency response teams, awareness campaigns, and provision of medical supplies to the affected community,” he said.
The commissioner advised residents to practice good hygiene and promptly report any cases of unusual skin ulcers or swellings that they may notice
