Medical professionals confirmed during a press briefing held today (13) that 32 of those suspected cases have been verified as actual patients. Health authorities are continuing investigations and monitoring the situation closely to prevent further spread.
Meningitis, a potentially serious condition affecting the protective membranes around the brain and spinal cord, remains under close surveillance by health teams in the area.
Meanwhile, doctors also addressed public concerns regarding the currently circulating influenza virus. They emphasized that there is no need for panic, noting that the spread of the virus is being managed and does not pose an unusual threat at this stage.
Health officials continue to urge the public to maintain basic hygiene practices and seek medical attention if symptoms such as fever, headache, or respiratory distress occur.