3 d. ago Diphtheria Outbreak: Lagos Records 10 Confirmed Cases In 3 Months

Lagos State recorded 10 confirmed cases of diphtheria between January 1 and March 27, 2025, as health authorities intensified efforts to curb the outbreak. Commissioner for Health in the state, Prof. Akin Abayomi, who disclosed this while giving an update on the outbreak at the weekend, said suspected cases have fluctuated over the period, with […]

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3 w. ago Reps seek FG’s intervention over outbreak of diphtheria in King’s College, Lagos

Tribune Online Reps seek FG’s intervention over outbreak of diphtheria in King’s College, Lagos The House of Representatives on Wednesday mandated the Federal Ministry of Education to take immediate and decisive measures to strengthen health and safety protocols in all Federal Unity Colleges, with particular attention to addressing the situation at King's College following the outbreak of diphtheria in the institution. Reps seek FG’s intervention over outbreak of diphtheria in King’s College, Lagos Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Diphtheria outbreak: Lagos govt begins vaccination of King’s College students

By Gabriel Dike The Lagos State Ministry of Health has started the vaccination of King’s College students to avert further death. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, confirmed the death of a student of the King’s College, Victoria Island Annex, at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), while 34 others, who had contact […] The post Diphtheria outbreak: Lagos govt begins vaccination of King’s College students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Lagos commences diphtheria vaccination at King’s College after suspected outbreak

The Lagos State Ministry of Health has commenced a diphtheria vaccination at King’s College, Victoria Island annexe, to contain the read more Lagos commences diphtheria vaccination at King’s College after suspected outbreak

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3 w. ago Lagos govt rolls out emergency vaccination against diphtheria outbreak

Tribune Online Lagos govt rolls out emergency vaccination against diphtheria outbreak During an address to the students, Prof. Abayomi emphasised the importance of personal and environmental hygiene, urging them to adopt proper hand-washing habits and report any symptoms of diphtheria promptly. Lagos govt rolls out emergency vaccination against diphtheria outbreak Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Lagos Confirms Diphtheria Outbreak, Assures Public Of Safety Measures

The Lagos State Government has swiftly activated its Emergency Response Committee in response to a diphtheria outbreak at King’s College, Lagos, Victoria Island Annex. The outbreak was first reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), prompting the government’s disclosure. Diphtheria is a vaccine-preventable disease that can cause difficulty breathing and heart rhythm issues, with […] The post Lagos Confirms Diphtheria Outbreak, Assures Public Of Safety Measures appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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