Sequel to the outbreak of measles in the state, Adamawa state Government has ordered immediate closure of all public and private schools in the state until May 13, 2024.
Team@orientactualmags.com learned that the closure of schools was aimed at controlling the spread of the disease and to also enable the State Primary Health Care Development Agency (PHCDA) to vaccinate the vulnerable age group.
In a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Aisha Umar, the education ministry noted that school resumption date has been postponed to Monday, May 13, 2024.
The statement further directed all public and private schools to comply with this directive.
It was learned that 42 children have died since the outbreak of measles in the state.
The state government noted that necessary measures are being taken to contain the disease and prevent further casualties-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
