Diphtheria: Every child deserves protection against preventable diseases – Alli tells Makinde

The All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has described the recent diphtheria outbreak in the state as a public health concern requiring urgent attention.
Alli said the Oyo State Government, led by Governor Seyi Makinde, had a responsibility to protect children across the state against preventable diseases.
He made the remarks while reacting to reports of diphtheria cases in some local government areas of the state.
In a statement signed by the director of his campaign organisation, Bisi Oladele, and made available to DAILY POST in Ibadan on Tuesday, Alli expressed concern over the outbreak and called on Makinde to strengthen ...