Two people have died of suspected meningitis and nine suspected cases have been reported Gogrial West and East counties of Warrap State.
National Health Ministry and the World Health Organization said an epidemic preparedness and response taskforce was set up to coordinate response to the disease, UNOCHA reported.Meningitis surveillance has been enhanced at all levels, with over 100,000 vaccines, necessary antibiotics and specimen collection materials placed in all states.
Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial form of meningitis that can cause severe brain damage and is fatal in 50 per cent of cases if untreated.
The most common symptoms are a stiff neck, high fever, sensitivity to light, confusion, headache and vomiting.