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Sokoto Confirms 34 People Hospitalized Due To Heavy Metal Poisoning

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Musa Na Allah Sokoto

Sokoto State Government has confirmed that 34 people have been hospitalized due to heavy metal poisoning.

The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Faruku Umar Abubakar, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the State Epidemiological Unit in the state’s capital.

According to the commissioner, the victims are believed to have been involved in illegal mining activities in several communities within the Tureta Local Government Area of the state.

“The 34 victims of this outbreak are currently receiving medical treatment, while the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) and officials from the World Health Organization (WHO) are conducting investigations to determine the extent of exposure to the unidentified metal,” Abubakar explained.

He added, “Samples from the affected individuals have already been taken for further investigation and analysis by the NCDC, WHO, and other supporting partners.”

Governor Ahmed Aliyu has ordered the Ministry of Health to provide palliatives and nutritional supplements to assist the victims of this poisoning.

A similar incident occurred two years ago, where metal contaminants were discovered in the bodies of individuals suspected of engaging in illegal mining in the same local government area.

The metals currently undergoing analysis by the NCDC include lead, uranium, zinc, and other elements such as spnic and ogomion. Abubakar also mentioned that similar incidents had been reported in two other local government areas in the state, including Isa.

In light of the situation, the State Ministry of Health has issued a directive for all cases of metal poisoning to be reported immediately to the nearest general hospital for prompt intervention.

The investigation continues as officials work to identify the exact source of the contamination and prevent further outbreaks in the State.

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