The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a public health advisory warning that several northern states face a heightened risk of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) as dry season conditions intensify across parts of Nigeria.
In a notice posted on its X handle, the agency explained that the disease is a serious infection that affects the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord and is commonly caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis.
NiMet also explained that CSM spreads through respiratory droplets, particularly in crowded or poorly ventilated environments.
NiMet identified Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Adamawa, Gombe, Bauchi, Yobe, and Borno as high-risk states for the disease.
It urged residents in central parts of the country to remain alert and report suspected symptoms early, while Plateau, Oyo, Cross River, Edo, Ekiti, and Enugu were categorized as low-vigilance areas.
