Nigeria: How I Lost 2 Grandchildren to Diphtheria in 1wk - Grandma
[Daily Trust] A grandmother in Jos, the Plateau State capital, Fatimatu Abdullahi, has narrated how diphtheria claimed the lives of her two grandchildren within one week.
Grandmother Fatimatu Abdullahi in Jos, Plateau State, recounted how diphtheria claimed the lives of her two grandchildren within a week. Her 14-year-old grandson Umar Muktar and 17-year-old granddaughter Hauwa Shafi'u both died after initially experiencing symptoms such as sore throat and swollen throats. Umar died within three to four days of falling ill, while Hauwa succumbed to the disease two days after her admission to Jos University Teaching Hospital, where she was moved to the isolation center.
The grandmother noted that the rapid deterioration of their conditions made it difficult to save them. The father of one of the victims, Shafi'u Abdullahi, mourned the loss of his first daughter, who was described as brilliant and obedient. Health authorities have since vaccinated affected families, and the state has intensified awareness campaigns to prevent further deaths.
However, concerns have arisen over vaccine availability at Katsina's Federal Teaching Hospital, which has been overwhelmed by the outbreak.
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