Nigeria: Diphtheria Deaths Rise to 27 As Suspected Cases Hit 303 in Plateau
Health officials said 99% of cases are in Jos North, and schools were closed as authorities moved to contain the outbreak.
- On Thursday, Plateau State Chief Epidemiologist Maren Damulak confirmed the diphtheria death toll has risen to 27, with suspected cases increasing to 303.
- Ninety-Nine per cent of suspected cases are in Jos North Local Government Area, particularly the Rikkos community, where Damulak said most affected individuals had not received diphtheria vaccination.
- Following reports of suspected cases, the Plateau State Government directed all public and private schools in Jos North, Jos South, Bassa, and Wase to close from Monday, September 7.
- Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang directed the mobilization of medical supplies to Jos University Teaching Hospital, while Jos North Local Government Council Chairman John Christopher deployed motorcycles for contact tracing.
- Health authorities are currently strengthening disease surveillance and treatment efforts across Plateau State, as suspected cases rose sharply from about 149 previously.
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Diphtheria outbreak worsens, kills 27 in Plateau
A diphtheria outbreak in Plateau State has worsened, with the death toll rising to 27 and 303 suspected cases. Read about the government’s response. Read More: https://punchng.com/diphtheria-outbreak-worsens-kills-27-in-plateau/
Diphtheria outbreak: Plateau cases climb to 303, deaths rise to 27 - TV360 Nigeria
A diphtheria outbreak in Plateau State has worsened, with suspected cases rising to 303 and the death toll climbing to 27, from the 23 previously reported. State Epidemiologist, Dr Maren Damulak, said Jos North has recorded the highest number of cases, with Rikkos among the worst-hit communities. Children account for a significant proportion of those …
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