Following the outbreak of Diphtheria in Kano State, the state government has reported that it has hospitalized 130 persons affected by the virus.
According to The PUNCH, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Yusuf, who disclosed this on Thursday, said the state had deployed the necessary mechanisms to curtail the spread of the disease.
The commissioner said the government has established three treatment centres for cases of diphtheria in the state.
He disclosed that over 130 people were admitted last Monday alone as the case continued to rise.
Giving an update on the outbreak of the diseases, Yusuf lamented that a state such as Kano should not be battling such an outbreak but for the failure of the previous administration to immunise the people.
He said, “Governor Abba Yusuf has since directed the ministry to swing into action to curtail the spread of the deadly disease. Three designated centres have been provided for treatment and admission.
“The general public should not hesitate to seek medical assistance whenever they experience any of the symptoms listed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease and Control.”
