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#CerebrospinalMeningitis (CSM) is an easily transmissible disease with confirmed cases reported all year round in Nigeria.

Download our latest #CSM situation report for a summary of the disease situation and our response activities

🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=6&name=An%20Update%20of%20Meningitis%20Outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

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🚨 Public Health Advisory : Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM)

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an advisory to the public following increased risk of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) during the ongoing dry season.

CSM transmission occurs more frequently between December and April, when dry, dusty conditions, overcrowding, and poor ventilation increase the risk of spread.

🔗 Read the full Advisory:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/535/3rd-march-2026-%7C-public-health-advisory-on-cerebrospinal-meningitis-%28csm%29

Suspected cases should be reported to State DSNOs or via the NCDC toll-free line: 6232

Stay vigilant. Adopt preventive measures. Early treatment saves lives.

#CSM #NCDCNigeria