Diphtheria outbreak hits Yobe, 289 cases recorded in seven local governments

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Health officials in Yobe State have reported a surge in diphtheria cases over the past few weeks, and they said the situation is becoming increasingly critical.

According to the state government, there are 289 active cases of the disease in the state. A statement by the state’s director of information, Husaini Ibrahim, said health workers are working round the clock to contain the outbreak.

The reasons behind the sudden outbreak are still under investigation, but experts believe that factors such as low vaccination rates, limited access to healthcare facilities, and poor sanitation may be contributing to the disease’s rapid spread. Mass Vaccination Campaigns: Health workers are conducting extensive vaccination drives across the state to immunise as many people as possible. Vaccination remains one of the most effective ways to prevent diphtheria and control its transmission.

Treatment and Isolation Centers: Specialised treatment and isolation centres have been set up to care for infected individuals and prevent further disease transmission.

 

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