{
  "id": 5172042,
  "title": "Katsina, UNICEF Intensify Campaign against Diphtheria, Malnutrition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/katsina-unicef-intensify-campaign-against-diphtheria-malnutrition",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T10:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/02/katsina-unicef-intensify-campaign-against-diphtheria-malnutrition/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Katsina State Government, in collaboration with UNICEF, has intensified efforts to combat diphtheria and improve nutrition for residents, with a focus on women and children. This was announced during a media dialogue in Katsina, organized by the State Primary Health Care Agency (SPHCA) alongside UNICEF and other partners.\n\nDr Shaima'u Kabir Abba, acting Executive Secretary of SPHCA, emphasized the significance of proper nutrition during the first 1,000 days of a child's life, from pregnancy to their second birthday. Insecurity in certain areas of Katsina has contributed to malnutrition among vulnerable groups, necessitating ongoing interventions.\n\nThe media engagement aimed to enhance public knowledge of healthy nutrition and lifestyle choices, supporting statewide health initiatives. Abba stated that UNICEF and the state government are addressing malnutrition in Katsina by promoting positive nutrition behaviors and encouraging healthier practices within communities.\n\nDr Lawal Aminu-Danja, Assistant Executive Secretary of SPHCA, advised parents and caregivers to ensure their children receive all recommended vaccinations, highlighting diphtheria as a vaccine-preventable disease. Diphtheria is an acute bacterial infection that impacts the respiratory system, causing symptoms like a swollen neck, sore throat, fever, and difficulty swallowing or breathing. Aminu-Danja urged journalists to utilize their platforms to educate communities about routine immunization, proper nutrition, and other preventive health measures.",
  "summary": "Francis Sardauna in Katsina The Katsina State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has stepped up efforts to curb diphtheria and promote better nutrition among residents, especially",
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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."
}