Two Die from Diphtheria Outbreak in Abuja
.FCTA had mobilises multidisciplinary incident management team Onyebuchi Ezigbo and Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja Two persons have been confirmed killed from a diphtheria outbreak in Abuja. This was as the Federal Capital Territory Administration
Two individuals have died from diphtheria in Abuja, as confirmed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). The FCTA has activated an Incident Management Team to combat the outbreak. Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that can cause difficulty breathing, especially in severe cases where a thick greyish or whitish membrane blocks the airway.
Symptoms may initially appear similar to a common cold, but severe cases require immediate medical attention. The FCTA is actively tracing close contacts, providing preventive antibiotics, and conducting laboratory tests. Vaccination teams are also being deployed to various settlements to assess vaccination gaps and identify children who may have missed routine immunisation.
The administration is urging parents to check their children's vaccination status and visit primary healthcare centres if uncertain. Traditional and religious leaders, teachers, school proprietors, and community associations are being encouraged to support the response teams, counter misinformation, and report unusual illnesses promptly.
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