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Diphtheria: 29 Katsina LGs affected, Kano confirms two deaths

Katsina and Kano states are intensifying efforts to contain diphtheria outbreaks, with the disease reported in 29 local government areas of Katsina State, while a recent investigation in Kano confirmed two diphtheria-related deaths in Rano Local Government Area. In Katsina, the widening outbreak has prompted the state government to intensify emergency vaccination, surveillance and isolation Read…

Diphtheria: 29 Katsina LGs affected, Kano confirms two deaths

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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.

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  • Federal Teaching Hospital in Katsina struggles with case influx
  • Low vaccine coverage and awareness fuel diphtheria issue

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