Nigeria: Diphtheria Claims 2 Lives As 5 Hospitalised in FCT
[Daily Trust] Two people have reportedly died while five others are receiving treatment following suspected cases of diphtheria in Zuba, Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Two individuals have reportedly succumbed to diphtheria, while five others are currently receiving medical treatment in Zuba, Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Gwagwalada Area Council's Chairman, Hon. Kasim Mohammed Ikwa, disclosed this information during a visit to the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH)'s Chief Medical Director (CMD), Prof. Tahir.
Ikwa noted that the deceased were residents of Zuba, with two patients from the same area receiving treatment, and the remaining three from Dagiri. Concerned by the reported cases, Ikwa visited the treatment centre, inspected the ward, and directed the health department to commence awareness campaigns across rural communities to prevent further spread of the disease.
He also ensured the provision of a vehicle for emergency response and released funds for necessary disease-control measures. Prof. Tahir assured the chairman that diphtheria is not specific to the FCT and emphasized the need for vigilance and adherence to public health measures, stating that the hospital is equipped to manage the disease.
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