Diphtheria outbreak: Katsina hospital runs out of bed space
Katsina’s Federal Teaching Hospital is overwhelmed by the diphtheria outbreak, with bed spaces exhausted. Niger State also reports 11 deaths from the disea Read More: https://punchng.com/diphtheria-outbreak-katsina-hospital-runs-out-of-bed-space/
Katsina's Federal Teaching Hospital is overwhelmed by a diphtheria outbreak, with bed spaces exhausted, according to Punch Nigeria and Punch. Niger State has also reported 11 deaths from the disease, as per Punch Nigeria.
In Kano State, a special committee has been set up to contain the diphtheria outbreak, with a focus on Rano Local Government Area where concerns have been raised over reported cases and deaths, according to Daily Post Nigeria.
A multi-agency task force has been established to strengthen surveillance, close immunisation gaps, and improve access to timely treatment as diphtheria cases rise in Kano and Katsina states, Premium Times reports.
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