16 h. ago Diphtheria: King’s College students fit for discharge, says LUTH

The Chief Medical Director at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Dr Wasiu Adeyemo, says the students of  King’s College, Annex, Lagos, who had diphtheria and were brought into the facility on Saturday for treatment, will soon be discharged. Adeyemo disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Lagos. There Read More

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51 h. ago Lawmakers Demand Urgent Action Against Diphtheria Spread In Schools

The House of Representatives is urging the Federal Government to launch a nationwide diphtheria vaccination campaign in schools to combat the spread of the bacterial infection. This call to action follows the death of a 12-year-old student from diphtheria at King’s College, Lagos, and the hospitalization of several others. The lawmakers adopted a motion of […] The post Lawmakers Demand Urgent Action Against Diphtheria Spread In Schools appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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51 h. 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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65 h. 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 d. 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 d. ago Diphtheria: Lagos plans emergency vaccination at King’s College

The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Health, has planned an emergency vaccination exercise for students of King’s College Annexe, Victoria Island, following the recent Diphtheria outbreak in the school. According to a notice of invitation issued to the press on Monday, the Director of Public Affairs, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, Read More

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3 d. 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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