Diphtheria Outbreak in Jigawa, Nigeria Claims 10 Lives, 91 Cases Reported
In a concerning development, the Jigawa State Ministry of Health has officially declared an outbreak of diphtheria within the state, with the unsettling tally of 91 suspected cases and a tragic loss of 10 lives.
Addressing a press conference in Dutse on Friday, Dr. Salisu Mu’azu, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, revealed the grim situation. He noted that two confirmed cases of diphtheria had already been identified in the Kazaure and Jahun Local Government Areas.