The Kano State Ministry of Health has recorded 100 suspected cases of diphtheria in 13 local government areas of the state.
Out of the total, eight cases have been confirmed, and three of the confirmed victims have lost their lives.
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Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Aminu Ibrahim revealed this while briefing reporters on the recent outbreak of Diphtheria and Lassa fever diseases in the state.
According to the Commissioner for Health, an investigation has been launched since the first case of Diphtheria was confirmed on November 30, 2022. Adding that a Diphtheria treatment center to check the spread of the disease had been set up.
(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)
