Health Alert: Flesh-Eating Disease Resurfaces in Adamawa, 23 Hospitalised as Authorities Race to Contain Outbreak
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BREAKING NEWS!: October 14, 2025
Yola, Adamawa State —
Health authorities in Adamawa State have confirmed the resurgence of a flesh-eating bacterial disease, medically known as Necrotizing Fasciitis, leaving at least 23 patients hospitalised in various healthcare facilities across the state.
The outbreak, first detected in Girei and Yola North Local Government Areas, has triggered urgent response measures by the Adamawa State Ministry of Health and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
According to health officials, the infection is spreading rapidly among communities due to poor hygiene and delayed medical intervention.
Speaking during a press briefing in Yola on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Felix Tangwami, confirmed that 23 patients are currently receiving treatment, while several others are under observation.
“We have recorded 23 hospital admissions so far, and all the affected individuals are being managed at the Yola Specialist Hospital and other designated treatment centers,” Dr. Tangwami said.
“The government has activated emergency response teams to contain the spread and educate residents on hygiene and early reporting.”
He added that no fatalities have been recorded yet, but warned that the disease can become deadly if not treated promptly.
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Understanding the Disease
The flesh-eating disease, or Necrotizing Fasciitis, is a rare but severe bacterial infection that destroys skin, muscles, and tissues under the surface.
It spreads quickly, often after small cuts or wounds, and requires immediate antibiotic treatment or surgery to prevent fatal complications.
Health experts warn that residents should seek medical attention immediately if they notice painful swelling, redness, or blistering skin lesions.
The Adamawa State Government has partnered with local government councils, community leaders, and the NCDC to intensify public awareness in affected communities.
Health teams have been deployed to disinfect high-risk areas, supply antibiotics, and conduct door-to-door health checks.
In an official statement, the NCDC urged Nigerians to maintain personal hygiene, avoid self-medication, and report any suspicious skin infections to the nearest hospital.
Some residents of Girei and Yola North expressed concern over the outbreak, calling for more medical personnel and public health education.
“We’ve seen people with wounds that turn very bad overnight. We need more doctors in rural areas,” said one resident, Aisha Musa.
Others appealed for the provision of clean water and sanitation facilities, citing environmental factors as major causes of infection spread.
The resurgence of this flesh-eating infection in Adamawa underscores Nigeria’s ongoing public health challenges.
Authorities have urged residents to remain calm but vigilant, emphasizing that early medical attention and hygiene are key to stopping further spread.
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