No link between watermelon, diphtheria, FCT dismisses fake health post
The FCT Health Secretariat has debunked a viral social media post claiming a link between watermelon and diphtheria, stating investigations found no eviden Read More: https://punchng.com/no-link-between-watermelon-diphtheria-fct-dismisses-fake-health-post/
The Federal Capital Territory Health Services and Environment Secretariat in Abuja has debunked a viral social media claim that a resident contracted diphtheria after eating sliced watermelon. The Mandate Secretary of the Secretariat, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, said field investigations conducted by the FCT Public Health Department and the Abuja Municipal Area Council found no evidence to support the claim.
The investigation, which included a multidisciplinary Rapid Response Team, failed to locate the alleged victim or establish any link between watermelon consumption and diphtheria.
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