The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has indicated that the recent mysterious deaths reported in Sokoto State may be attributed to heavy metal poisoning, as per preliminary findings. Dr. Jide Idris, the Director General of NCDC, stated that investigations are ongoing, revealing evidence of heavy metal poisoning in affected individuals. The African Youth Growth Foundation (AYGF) has also condemned the outbreak of heavy metal poisoning in Sokoto’s Gaidan community. Critical infrastructure deficiencies have been identified as contributing factors, prompting calls for urgent national action to address the situation. The prevalence of heavy metal poisoning in Sokoto State echoes concerns raised a decade ago regarding lead poisoning in Zamfara State, illustrating the need for immediate intervention to mitigate the crisis.
Mysterious Deaths in Sokoto State Linked to Heavy Metal Poisoning, Nigeria
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