Lagos Govt debunks report of diphtheria outbreak, urges calm, vigilance, prompt medical attention
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Lagos Govt debunks report of diphtheria outbreak, urges calm, vigilance, prompt medical attention
Lagos State Government has reassured residents that there is currently no widespread outbreak of diphtheria in the state, even as it intensifies surveillance and preparedness measures in response to an active outbreak reported in several parts of Nigeria. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, gave the assurance on Wednesday at
Diphtheria: Lagos confirms six cases, 53 suspected infections
The Lagos State Government has recorded six laboratory-confirmed cases of diphtheria and 53 suspected infections in 2026, the State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has disclosed. Abayomi, however, said there was no widespread outbreak of the disease in the state, urging residents to remain calm while maintaining vigilance. Speaking at a briefing on […]
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