Diphtheria: 4 Children Die, 28 Hospitalized In Kano

No fewer than four children have died following an outbreak of Diphtheria disease in villages in Minjibir Local Government Area of Kano State.

The Information Officer of the local government, Tasiu Yahaya Dadin-Duniya, made the disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen in Kano on Thursday.

Dadin-Duniya explained that another 28 patients are currently on admission in hospital where they are receiving treatment.

”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.

“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” part of the statement reads.

The statement also said the District Head in the local government had urged traditional rulers and Islamic scholars in the communities to enlighten and pray for the community.

However, the State Ministry of Health through the office of the Public Relations Officer (PRO) is yet to officially confirm the incident.