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Nigeria: Just-in - Diphtheria Hits King's College, Parents Blame Poor Hygiene

The Lagos State government identified overcrowding, inadequate water supply, and poor toilet facilities as factors in the diphtheria outbreak at King's College, Victoria Island Annex.
Prof. Akin Abayomi led an Emergency Response Committee visit to the school and emphasized the need for vaccination and policy reforms to prevent future outbreaks.
Fourteen students showing symptoms of diphtheria have been transferred to the Children’s Emergency Unit at Lagos University Teaching Hospital for treatment.
Parents expressed concerns about the school's unsanitary conditions, blaming the outbreak on poor hygiene and inadequate responses from the school management.

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Daily Trust

Overcrowding, poor sanitation blamed for diphtheria outbreak in Lagos school - Daily Trust

The Lagos State government has identified overcrowding, inadequate water supply and poor toilet facilities as key factors contributing to the recent diphtheria outbreak at King’s College, Victoria Island Annex. Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, revealed this on Tuesday during an official visit to the school, following the death of a 12-year-old student from the infection. Leading a delegation from the Emergency Response Co…

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allAfrica

Nigeria: Just-in - Diphtheria Hits King's College, Parents Blame Poor Hygiene

A diphtheria outbreak at King's College, Lagos (KCL), has sparked outrage among parents, who blamed poor sanitation and inadequate hygiene for the spread of the deadly bacterial infection.

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Punch Newspapers

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,

2 days ago

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Independent Newspapers Nigeria

HoR Seeks Urgent Vaccination Campaign To Combat Diphtheria – Independent Newspaper Nigeria

ABUJA – The Nigeria’s House of Representatives on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to urgently embark on a vaccination exercise across schools nationwide to address the scourge of diphtheria. The decision of the House ollowed the consideration and adoption of a motion of urgent public importance at plenary, sponsored by the House spokesman, Mr […]

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thisislagos.ng

Diphtheria: Lagos confirms 14 cases at King’s College

Lagos State Government has confirmed 14 diphtheria cases among pupils at King’s College Annex, Victoria Island, Lagos, with one reported death. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, confirmed the cases during a visit to the school yesterday. He was accompanied by the Special Adviser to the governor on Health, Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, and other top government officials. The visit was aimed at assessing the situation and implementing measures to…

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RainSMediaRadio

Diphtheria Outbreak: 14 Hospitalized as Lagos State Government Vaccinates King's College Students and Staff

A recent outbreak of diphtheria in Lagos State has led to the hospitalization of 14 individuals and prompted swift action from health authorities. The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with health agencies, initiated an emergency vaccination campaign targeting students and staff of King's College, Lagos, following confirmed cases within the institution. Diphtheria, a highly contagious bacterial infection affecting the respiratory system, …

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