17 Die In Niger Diphtheria Outbreak

Of the 124 cases of Diphtheria disease outbreak recorded in parts of Niger State, 17 deaths have been reported.
LEADERSHIP reports cases of diphtheria in Bida, Shiroro and Suleja local government areas of the state in recent months.
Confirming the outbreak of the disease to journalists, the commissioner for Health, Dr Murtala Muhammad Bagana, said there were 124 admitted cases , while 17 deaths were recorded, and 103 patients were discharged.
The commissioner said, “Government has strengthened disease surveillance, case management, immunisation and public awareness to curtail the disease and prevent further transmission.”
“However, the spread of the disease has been curtailed in B...