As the number of cases of diphtheria in the state surpassed 130, the Kano State Government created three treatment centres.
Dr Abubakar Yusuf, the state Commissioner for Health, announced this on Thursday, saying the state has put in place the essential procedures to stop the spread of the disease.
He said that over 130 people were hospitalised just last Monday as the case continued to grow.
Giving an update on the illness epidemic, Yusuf noted that a state like Kano should not be dealing with such an outbreak except for the previous administration’s inability to immunise the populace.
He stated, “Governor Abba Yusuf has since directed the ministry to swing into action to curtail the spread of the deadly disease. Three designated centres have been provided for treatment and admission.
“The general public should not hesitate to seek medical assistance whenever they experience any of the symptoms listed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease and Control.”
cc: Punch Ng
