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CONTAINING DIPHTHERIA OUTBREAK IN KANO

Government must embark on massive vaccination against the disease The diphtheria outbreak that has reportedly killed over 50 children in Rano Local Government Area of Kano State is very concerning.

  • Over 50 children died in Kano State diphtheria outbreak
  • Federal Teaching Hospital in Katsina struggles with case influx
  • Low vaccine coverage and awareness fuel diphtheria issue

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