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UWR battles CSM amidst Coronavirus, 33 reported dead in 3 months

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While the world is finding ways to deal with the current scourge of COVID 19, the Upper West region is reported to be battling with another deadly disease.

The region alone recorded 214 cases of this deadly disease known as Cerebrospinal Meningitis, CSM. Out of this number, 33 deaths have been recorded within three months this year.

The member of Parliament for Wa Central in the Upper West region, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo said equal attention should be given to cerebrospinal Meningitis just as being done for the coronavirus because more deaths have been recorded.

He also called on the media to help create awareness of the disease.

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