Jigawa records 91 suspected cases of diphtheria, 10 deaths

It also suspects the loss of 10 children to childhood infection.

“There has been a diphtheria outbreak in the northern parts of Nigeria in the last four months.

“This is especially in neighbouring Kano, Yobe, Katsina and Bauchi states,’’ Permanent Secretary, Jigawa Ministry of Health, Dr Salisu Muazu, told newsmen on Saturday in Dutse.

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