Lagos on high alert as diphtheria outbreak spreads, authorities intensify response

Lagos confirms 10 diphtheria cases, vaccinates 36,310

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has confirmed that the state recorded 10 cases of diphtheria between January 1 and March 27, 2025. In response to the outbreak, the state has vaccinated 36,310 individuals, he said. In a statement issued on Sunday, Abayomi revealed that the outbreak had affected multiple local government

Lagos records 10 confirmed Diphtheria cases in three months

According to him, other impacted LGAs include Alimosho, Badagry, Ikorodu, Kosofe, Ojo, Mushin and Lagos Island, where various numbers of suspected and confirmed cases were identified The post Lagos records 10 confirmed Diphtheria cases in three months appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Lagos on high alert as diphtheria outbreak spreads, authorities intensify response

Lagos State is on high alert following a diphtheria outbreak that has resulted in 10 confirmed cases between January 1 and March 27, 2025. With the Eid-el-Fitr and Easter celebrations approaching, health authorities are ramping up containment efforts to prevent further spread. Providing an update over the weekend, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, revealed that out of 76 samples tested, 10 returned positive, while 63 were …

Lagos Confirms 10 Cases Of Diphtheria In Three Months - Roving Naija

Lagos State has recorded 10 confirmed cases of diphtheria between January 1 and March 27, 2025, as health authorities intensify efforts to curb the outbreak. According to the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, suspected cases have fluctuated over the period, with some days recording as many as 15 cases and others as few as one. Providing an update on the outbreak at the weekend, the Commissioner revealed that laboratory tes…

Lagos Records 10 Confirmed Diphtheria Cases in 3 Months

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, says the state recorded 10 confirmed cases of diphtheria between 1 January and 27 March. Mr Abayomi said in a statement on Sunday that health authorities are intensifying efforts to control the outbreak. He said the outbreak was reported in multiple Local Government Areas (LGAs), with Eti-Osa […] The post Lagos Records 10 Confirmed Diphtheria Cases in 3 Months appeared first on Pharmanewsonl…

Lagos State Confirms 10 Diphtheria Cases, Vaccinates Over 36,000 Residents in Ongoing Public Health Effort

The Lagos State Government has confirmed 10 cases of diphtheria within the first quarter of 2025, prompting urgent public health measures to contain its spread. In a statement, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, revealed that out of 76 suspected cases tested, 10 were confirmed positive. He emphasized the need for vaccination as the most effective means of preventing the highly contagious bacterial infection. “Diphtheria…