{
  "id": 5934889,
  "title": "Diphtheria: Kano govt rules out school closure over outbreak",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/diphtheria-kano-govt-rules-out-school-closure-over-outbreak",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-06T07:19:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/06/diphtheria-kano-govt-rules-out-school-closure-over-outbreak/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kano State Government has decided not to close schools or postpone their reopening in response to the ongoing diphtheria outbreak in the region. According to the state Ministry of Health spokesperson, Nabilus Kofar-Naisa, schools will resume as originally scheduled. This decision differs from some other states, such as Plateau, which have opted to delay school resumption due to concerns about the disease. Kofar-Naisa emphasized the importance of parents ensuring that children exhibiting symptoms of diphtheria receive prompt medical attention and are kept isolated from other students until they have been properly treated. He stated that Kano's decision is based on the current infection rate in the state and the government's assessment that maintaining school attendance is not necessary at this time. Parents are advised to remain vigilant and seek immediate medical care for any child showing signs of the illness.",
  "summary": "The Kano State Government has ruled out the closure or postponement of school resumption over the ongoing outbreak of diphtheria in the state. The government said the current situation does not warrant keeping children away from school, adding that schools would resume as scheduled. The spokesperson for the state Ministry of Health, Nabilus Kofar-Naisa, said […] Diphtheria: Kano govt rules out…",
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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."
}