Diphtheria kills 4 , 28 others hospitalized in Kano

Kano State Government has confirmed the death of four children due to Diphtheria disease in villages in Minjibir Local Government Area of the state.

Minjibir Local Government, Information Officer, Tasiu Yahaya Dadin-Duniya, disclosed in a statement made available to newsmen in Kano on Thursday.

The statement explained that another 28 patients are currently on admission in hospital where they are receiving treatment.

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”Four children have died of Diphtheria and 28 children have contracted the disease in Kwarkiya, Kuru, Kunya and Minjibir Villages in Minjibir local government area of the state,’’ the statement said.

“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 communities” part of the statement reads.

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The statement also said the District Head in the local government had urged traditional rulers and Islamic scholars in the communities to enlighten and pray for the community.