Kano Confirms 12 Diphtheria Cases at Boarding School Amid Vaccine Shortages

Kano State health officials have confirmed 12 diphtheria cases at First Lady College in Mariri. The cases were identified after 313 suspected cases were tested. Health teams investigated the school, treated suspected contacts and sensitised students about the disease. Officials say the school’s more than 2,000 students need a mass vaccination campaign, but additional vaccine doses are required.

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