Nigeria: Meningococcal Meningitis
According to WHO, Nigeria's Ministry of Health has reported 652 suspected cases of meningococcal meningitis (serogroup C) within the known meningitis belt region of northern Nigeria, primarily in Kebbi and Sokoto states, since late January 2015. The epidemic threshold has not been surpassed in either state. Shoreland continues to recommend vaccination for travelers to the affected area during the dry season (December through June) and the northern region, as well as for all children and health care workers throughout the year for the entire country.