15 killed as Diphtheria spreads to Jos North
No fewer than 15 persons were killed and over 100 suspected to have infected Diphtheria in various communities of Jos North local government area of Plateau State. Authorities in the LGC told Daily Trust that the outbreak of the disease is alarming as more reports of cases are likely to be recorded in the communities. […]
In Plateau State's Jos North local government area, 15 people have died and over 100 suspected cases of Diphtheria have been reported. The disease outbreak is described as alarming by local authorities who anticipate more cases to be recorded. Baks Bulus, a Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer, reported the deaths of two children aged 12 to 17 within three days of the outbreak.
Diphtheria, a bacterial infection, spreads through close contact and shared items, potentially leading to severe consequences, especially for unvaccinated children. Bulus emphasized the importance of good hygiene and timely visits to healthcare facilities for prevention and early detection.
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