A suspected case of monkeypox has been reported in Zamfara.
The State Commissioner for Health, Aliyu Abubakar in a statement said there was no certainty yet, but health personnel were currently examining the situation to ascertain the case is indeed monkey pox.
Speaking during a roundtable meeting with media partners organised by the Zamfara State Primary Healthcare Board in Gusau, the state Capital, Abubakar further revealed that the ministry had put in place measures to prevent the outbreak of the disease.
Represented by the permanent secretary of the Ministry Aliyu Mohammed, the Commissioner added that all hands were on deck to ensure the safety of all residents from any disease.
