The increase in Lagos’ cases follows the recent outbreak at Kings College Lagos, where 14 students were infected, and one ...
Diphtheria can lead to serious complications, such as respiratory failure, if left untreated. The outbreak thus far has ...
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Tribune Online on MSNResurgence of diphtheria: A public health concern in NigeriaThe recent outbreak and spread of diphtheria, a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening disease, in some parts of the country has continued to heighten health concerns. KAZEEM BIRIOWO, in ...
Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that 1,319 people have died in the country’s ongoing diphtheria outbreak.
Suspected diphtheria, a contagious bacterial infection that spreads through respiratory droplets outbreak noticed in King’s ...
He disclosed that an Emergency Operations Committee (EOC) has been activated to contain the outbreak and prevent undue ...
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allAfrica.com on MSNJUST-IN: Diphtheria Hits King’s College, Parents Blame Poor HygieneA diphtheria outbreak at King’s College, Lagos (KCL), has sparked outrage among parents, who blamed poor sanitation and ...
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The Punch on MSNDiphtheria: Lagos meets WHO, NCDC over outbreak in schoolThe Lagos State Government has convened a meeting of critical stakeholders in the health sector as concerns rise over a suspected outbreak of Diphtheria in King’s College in Lagos.The Special Adviser ...
The motion, titled The Outbreak of Diphtheria in King’s College, Lagos, highlighted the need for swift government intervention after the death of the 12-year-old student. While presenting the ...
Mr Abayomi noted that 12 of the infected students are responding well to antibiotics and diphtheria antitoxin therapy.
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The Punch on MSNDiphtheria: Lagos plans emergency vaccination at King’s CollegeThe Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Health, has planned an emergency vaccination exercise for students of ...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says 1,319 deaths have been recorded in the country’s ongoing ...
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