{
  "id": 17111183,
  "title": "Zamfara Hails MSF Over Support Against Diphtheria Outbreak",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/zamfara-hails-msf-over-support-against-diphtheria-outbreak",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-29T17:53:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/zamfara-hails-msf-over-support-against-diphtheria-outbreak/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Zamfara State Government has praised Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) for their assistance in curbing the diphtheria outbreak in the region. Dr Nafisa Muhammad Maradun, Commissioner for Health, made the commendation after visiting the Infectious Diseases Hospital to review the response activities conducted by MSF. Dr Maradun emphasized the importance of collaboration between the state government and development partners in strengthening the outbreak response, preventing further spread, and ensuring affected individuals receive proper medical care. She urged residents to cooperate with response teams and promptly report any suspected cases of diphtheria to the nearest health facility for evaluation and treatment. Dr Maradun highlighted that community involvement, early detection, and prompt medical attention were critical in controlling the disease's spread and safeguarding public health. She also reiterated the state government's dedication to collaborating with relevant partners and stakeholders to enhance disease surveillance, improve case management, and protect residents in Zamfara.\n\nAbdoulaye Mahmoudoune, the Emergency Project Coordinator of NIMERT, expressed similar sentiments, commending the state Ministry of Health and other authorities for their support and commitment to improving health outcomes. Mahmoudoune was content with the measures taken to contain the outbreak, enhance disease surveillance, and foster local capacity to respond effectively to public health emergencies.",
  "summary": "The Zamfara State Government has commended Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) for supporting efforts to contain the diphtheria outbreak in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Nafisa Muhammad Maradun, gave the commendation during a visit to the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH) to assess response activities being implemented by MSF. She said collaboration between the state […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}