Four children have reportedly lost their lives to diphtheria outbreak in Minjibir Local Government Area of Kano State.Diphtheria is a serious infection caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that make toxin.The Information Officer of the local government, Mr Tasiu Yahaya, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Thursday in Kano,Said that,, another 28 children were also infected with the disease.“Four children have been confirmed dead while 28 others infected with Diphtheria in Minjibir Local Government of Kano state.“The 28 children contracted the disease in the towns of Kwarkiya, Kuru, Kunya and Minjibir.“On his part, the district head of the local government urged traditional rulers and the Scholars to stand up in enlightening the community and to pray for relief from the disease.“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 community”, the statement reads.The Public Relations Officer of the Health Ministry, Mr Abdullahi Ibrahim when contacted said that the case has been referred to the Director for Public Health for further investigation and confirmation.
Fresh Diphtheria Outbreak In Kano Kills Four
