Fresh Diphtheria outbreak in Kano, boarding school affected
Verified: 2 outlets have reported this story since Nov 13, 2 of them from Nigeria.
Diphtheria outbreak has been recorded at the First Lady’s College, Mariri, Kumbotso Local Government area of Kano State, with health authorities confirming 12 cases after tracing hundreds of suspected infections. A staff member of the school, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Daily Trust on Friday that the outbreak was detected among students…
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