Over 50 children killed in Kano diphtheria outbreak – Lawmakers

The Kano State House of Assembly has called for urgent government intervention in a diphtheria outbreak in Rano Local Government Area. According to lawmakers, more than 50 children have died from the outbreak.

The affected communities are Rurum A, Rurum B and Sabuwar Kaura, all located in Rurum Ward of the local government area, as reported by Daily Post Nigeria.

The local government's medical department has started emergency intervention, with support from the office of the member representing Rano Constituency, Hon. Ibrahim Malami, through the provision of medical drugs.

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