An outbreak of Diphtheria disease has reportedly killed four (4) children in villages in Minjibir Local Government area of Kano state.
A statement issued by the Information Officer of the local government council Tasiu Yahaya Dadin-Duniya made available to a local radio station in Kano (Arewa radio), said another 28 suspects are on hospital admission.
According to the release “Four children have died of Diphtheria and 28 children have contracted the disease in Kwarkiya, Kuru, Kunya, and Minjibir Villages all in Minjibir local government area of the state.
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“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”.
The statement said the District head of the Local Government has also urged traditional rulers and Islamic scholars in the communities to stand up to enlighten the community and to pray for relief.
Meanwhile, the state Ministry of Health has not confirmed or denied the outbreak.
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