WE RECOMMEND FACEMASKS FOR DIPHTHERIA PREVENTION - FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

WE RECOMMEND FACEMASKS FOR DIPHTHERIA PREVENTION - FEDERAL GOVERNMENT


BY JENNIFER NWOSU 



The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Primary Health Care Agency, Dr Faisal Shuaib, on Wednesday, said 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory have recorded over 14,000 suspected cases of diphtheria so far.

Shuaib, however, disclosed that over 10,000 of the cases occurred in Kano State, which is the epicentre of the outbreak.

He noted that 97 per cent of the cases were recorded in Kano, Yobe, Katsina, Borno, Kaduna and Bauchi states with over 600 deaths.

The NPHCDA boss disclosed this at the quarterly review meeting of the Northern Traditional Leaders Committee in Abuja.

According to him, 73 per cent of the reported diphtheria cases occur in children aged one to 14 years, while 80 per cent of those affected have not received any vaccination. He said the update underscores the dire need for the NTLC and stakeholders to intensify community mobilisation, awakening public awareness and fostering acceptance of vaccination services.

Meanwhile, Shuaibu, who is also the Co-Chairman of the Presidential Task Force Team on Diphtheria, was also at the Kaduna Diphtheria Treatment Centre at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital on Wednesday.

In a chat with journalists, he said it is very important that the disease is recognized as an airborne disease and just like during COVID-19,  facemasks should be used .

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