The UN health agency calls for renewed commitments to build more sustainable national programmes.
Vaccinations helped reduce cholera cases and deaths by 28 per cent and 36 per cent, respectively.
The “meningitis belt” in sub-Saharan Africa, which faces recurrent epidemics of meningococcal meningitis, is especially at risk.
Also, data from the Africa CDC estimates 100,000 to 300,000 annual Lassa fever infections in West Africa, with approximately 5,000 deaths.
Mr Umar said 22 deaths from meningitis had been recorded, with 564 patients fully recovered and the remaining 50 being observed and managed at Yobe isolation centres.
Mr Akase noted that Lassa fever, meningitis, cholera, malaria, tuberculosis among others were affecting the country
NCDC says it has demonstrated a proactive approach in combating the cerebrospinal meningitis outbreak.
Ahemen Terseer, the WHO coordinator in the state, tasked journalists to be proactive in educating the public on the epidemic before it happens.
The medical professional advised Nigerians to get vaccinated against meningitis and stay up-to-date with booster doses.
