Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf. Photo: Kano State Government
The Kano State Government has constituted a special committee to investigate reported diphtheria cases and deaths in parts of the state, particularly Rano Local Government Area, as it works to prevent further spread of the disease.
The committee, constituted on Saturday, will coordinate the state’s response, verify reported cases and deaths and implement urgent measures to prevent transmission to neighbouring local government areas.
The development was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Ministry of Health, Nabilusi Abubakar Ahmad.
“The constitution of the committee is aimed at strengthening and coordinating ongoing response efforts, conducting a comprehensive assessment of the outbreak, and taking immediate measures to prevent further spread,” the government said.
