Diphtheria Kills Four in Kano

An outbreak of Diphtheria disease has reportedly killed four children in villages in Mingibir local government area of Kano state.

A statement issued by Information Officer of the local government Tasiu Yahaya Dadin-Duniya, made available to Arewa radio, said another 28 suspects are on hospital admission.

According to the release ” Four children have died of Diphtheria and 28 children have contracted the disease in Kwarkiya, Kuru, Kunya and Minjibir Villages in Minjibir local government area of the state.

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“The Interim Management Officer of the local government, Muhammad Yakubu Kunya, has called on the authorities and stakeholders to immediately reach out to Minjibir local government to protect the health of the communities”.

The statement said the District head of the local government has also urged traditional rulers and Islamic scholars in the communities to stand up to enlighten the community and to pray for relief.

Meanwhile, the state ministry of health has not confirmed or denied the outbreak.