Diphtheria: Bauchi confirms two deaths

The Bauchi State government has confirmed the outbreak of diphtheria in three local government areas.
Rilwanu Muhammad, the executive chairman of Bauchi State Primary Health Care Agency, confirmed the outbreak in an interaction with journalists in Bauchi.
He said three cases were positive out of fifty-eight samples of suspected diphtheria obtained, while two deaths were recorded.
Also, he said five of 48 suspected cases of yellow fever were confirmed.
Meanwhile, schools in the Jama’are Local Government area have been closed to forestall the spread of the diseases.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette

Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

NationWide
Subsidy Removal: NLC threatens nationwide strike over anti-poor policies
He said CWC noted that these are clear results of the insensitive policies and actions of the present administration.

World
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to tax, gun crimes as federal judge throws out sweetheart deal with prosecutors
Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to federal tax and gun charges.

NationWide
FRSC to begin clampdown on vehicles with concealed number plates
“We are starting our special operations, and we want you to assist us reach out to members of the public with the information,’’ he stated.

States
NDLEA arrests 30 suspects for drug-related offences in Edo
According to him, the activities are suspiciously linked to drug abuse.

World
Trump’s lawyer admits making false election claims
He repeatedly claimed that the election was stolen and that the announced winner Joseph Biden did not fairly win.

States
Kano govt. strategising to boost IGR: Commissioner
Mr Jibril said the state governor, Abba Kabir-Yusuf, attached great importance to all matters that would improve the development of the state IGR.