An outbreak of scabies has hit parts of Guyuk Local Government Area in Adamawa State, leaving about 150 residents infected.
Health officials confirmed that the highly contagious skin condition has rapidly spread across six wards in the densely populated Nungura community.
According to the Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer for Guyuk, Abdul Sheji, the affected areas include Dukul, Bobini, Lokoro, Guyuk, Banjiram, and Purokayo.
Sheji explained that the disease, which spreads easily through direct skin contact or shared use of infested clothing and bedding, is being closely monitored by health workers.
“We have sent an inventory of the affected persons to the Primary Health Care Development Agency in Yola for quick intervention,” Sheji said, noting that local authorities have already taken steps to curb further transmission.
The Executive Secretary for Health in Guyuk LGA, Mrs Eriya Daniel, also confirmed the outbreak and appealed for urgent support from both government bodies and humanitarian organisations to help manage the situation.
She emphasised that immediate intervention was necessary to prevent the disease from spreading to neighbouring communities.
