Diphtheria kills six in Bauchi

By Austine Tsenzughul
 
An outbreak of the diphtheria virus has resulted in the death of six children at Duzum village, Madara district in Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

 
The Sole Administrator of the local government, Alhaji Abubakar Dahuwa Abubakar, who resumed duty last week, said this when he visited the bereaved families at the weekend.
 
He said according to reports, five boys and a girl died as a result of ignorance and rejection of a medical advice. He urged the communities to embrace routine immunisation to guarantee the safety of children.
 
Abubakar said government is committed to delivering a free ante-natal service and routine immunisation to women and children.
 
The sole administrator enjoined residents of the local government to accept government programmes and policies on health as they are meant to maintain hygiene and clean environment.
 
via The Nation


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Posted: at 17-09-2012 09:15 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac

They need continous awareness in d north where most of them are ignorant of many thgs. Its my opinion o.

Posted: at 18-09-2012 04:27 AM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero