NCDC probes mysterious illness in Delta

An investigation into a mystery illness in Delta State has been launched by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

This is coming after it was reported that a student died alongside nine others hospitalised over the outbreak of an ailment in Boji-Boji Owa, in Ika North-East Local Government Area of the state.

NCDC in a statement, said it is aware of the strange illness reported among secondary school children in the state and is investigating the situation.

The agency which is collaborating with the Federal Ministry of Education, Federal Ministry of Health and the Delta State Ministry of Health, pledged to update Nigerians on the situation.

The statement read; 

“The NCDC is aware of an unknown illness reported among secondary school children in Delta State.

“We are in touch with @NigEducation, @Fmohnigeria & Delta State Ministry of Health to investigate and respond accordingly. We will communicate with Nigerians as the situation evolves.”