Diphtheria: 29 Katsina LGs affected, Kano confirms two deaths

Katsina records diphtheria cases in 29 LGAs, secures 650,000 vaccine doses

The Katsina State Government says suspected diphtheria cases have been recorded across 29 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the State read more Katsina records diphtheria cases in 29 LGAs, secures 650,000 vaccine doses

Diphtheria: 29 Katsina LGs affected, Kano confirms two deaths

Katsina and Kano states are battling diphtheria outbreaks, with 29 LGAs affected in Katsina and two confirmed deaths in Kano. Learn about the intensified c

Katsina vaccinates 67,670 people as diphtheria spreads to 29 LGAs

Key points Main story The Katsina State Government has vaccinated 67,670 eligible people against diphtheria and secured an additional 650,000 vaccine doses as the disease spreads across 29 local government areas. Dr Shaimau Abba, Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KSPHCDA), disclosed this at a press briefing on Sunday in […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Katsina vaccinates 67,670 as diphtheria outbreak hits 29 LGAs

Katsina vaccinates 67,670 as diphtheria outbreak hits 29 LGAs. The Katsina State Government says it has vaccinated 67,670 eligible....

Katsina Records Nearly 1,000 Suspected Diphtheria Cases in 2026

Katsina State has recorded about 1,000 suspected cases of diphtheria since January 2026, with approximately five per cent of those affected reported to have died as health authorities intensify efforts to contain the outbreak. According to a report by Channels, the Acting Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency, Shaima’u Abba, disclosed […] The post Katsina Records Nearly 1,000 Suspected Diphtheria Cases in 2026 appea…

Katsina Secures 650,000 Vaccines As Diphtheria Cases Top 1000

The Katsina State Government has secured an additional 650,000 doses of diphtheria-containing vaccines as the state intensifies efforts to contain an outbreak that has recorded more than 1,000 suspected cases and deaths estimated at five per cent of reported cases. The acting executive secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Shima’u […]