In a devastating development, it is suspected that complications arising from measles have led to the loss of at least 19 young lives in Adamawa’s Mubi North Local Government Area.

Felix Tangwami, the Commissioner for Health, shared this heartbreaking information with reporters in Mubi on Saturday, revealing that over 200 children in the area have been affected by the outbreak.

The urgency of the situation prompted a swift response, with medical personnel and vital medications rushed to the affected communities after the outbreak was reported in Yola on Saturday.

Tangwami reassured the public that children with severe infections will receive prompt referrals to hospitals for necessary treatment.

Additionally, the medical team is prepared to extend assistance to Gombi Local Government Area, where another outbreak has been reported, underlining the critical need for immediate intervention.”

Mr Tangwami blamed the refusal of parents to immunise their children for the outbreak.