Kano confirms outbreak of Diphtheria in 13 local govts

The Kano State Government has confirmed the outbreak of Diphtheria in 13 local government areas of the state.
The state’s Commissioner for Health, Aminu Tsanyawa, stated this at a briefing on Diphtheria and Lassa fever outbreaks in the state on Saturday.

He said that 100 suspected cases have been recorded out of which three have died.

“As of 20th of January 2023, we have recorded 100 suspected cases from 13 local government areas.