Abia Govt Issues Alert About Diphtheria Outback in Imo

Abia govt issues alert about diphtheria outback in Imo

Abia State Ministry of health has issued an urgent health advisory to all residents of the State regarding the outbreak of diphtheria in Imo, a neighbouring state. Briefing journalists on Monday after this week’s executive council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti, the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu said preventive measures included vaccination for children and for adults who are not sure of their diphtheria status. He urged p…

Diphtheria claimed four lives in Edo between 2024 to date — State government

No fewer than four people have reportedly died of diphtheria disease in Edo State as of May 2025. Two persons died between January and August 2024 and another two from that period to May 2025. on September 2, 2024, Dr Stephenson Ojiefo, the Director of Public Health in the Edo State Ministry of Health had disclosed to newsmen in Benin City that the state recorded two deaths of the disease between January and August in 2024. Ojiefo had said that …

Abia To Auction Impounded Vehicles, Issues Alert On Diphtheria Outbreak

The Abia State Government has announced plans to auction vehicles impounded for traffic violations, particularly for driving against traffic, if owners fail to pay the stipulated fines. Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, made this known during a press briefing, stating that the government, through the Ministry of Transport, has established an enforcement team to...The post Abia To Auction Impounded Vehicles, Issues Alert On Diphther…

Abia Issues Diphtheria Alert, To Commission 55 Projects Against Disease

The Abia State Government has issued a strong health advisory over the recent outbreak of diphtheria in neighbouring Imo State, urging residents to take preventive measures to protect themselves and the state from the spread of the disease. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, who made this known during a press briefing at the Government House, Umuahia, on Monday, after the weekly Executive Council meeting presided over by Governo…

Imo Schools Shut Down, Tension Escalate Over Diphtheria Disease Outbreak - In Emeka Ihedioha's Community

From Joshua Chibuzo Andrew Governor Hope Uzodinma has ordered the closure of all primary and secondary schools in Mbutu community and envrions within Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area due to an outbreak of diphtheria in the area. The Governor , through his Commissioner for Primary and Secondary Education, Prof. B.T.O. Ikegwuoha, made this known in […] The post Imo Schools Shut Down, Tension Escalate Over Diphtheria Disease Outbreak – In Emeka Ih…