Tragedy struck in Minjibir Local Government Area of Kano State as four innocent children lost their lives to a devastating outbreak of diphtheria. The heart-wrenching news was confirmed by Mr. Tasiu Yahaya, the Information Officer of the local government, in a statement released on Thursday in Kano.
In addition to the four tragic deaths, a further 28 children have been infected with the disease, sending shockwaves through the towns of Kwarkiya, Kuru, Kunya, and Minjibir. The gravity of the situation prompted the Interim Management Officer of the local government, Muhammad Yakubu Kunya, to urgently call upon authorities and stakeholders to intervene and safeguard the health of the community.
The district head of the local government echoed this sentiment, urging traditional rulers and scholars to educate the community about the disease and pray for deliverance from this deadly outbreak. The severity of the situation prompted the Public Relations Officer of the Health Ministry, Mr. Abdullahi Ibrahim, to refer the case to the Director for Public Health for further investigation and confirmation.
This heartbreaking tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the importance of swift and decisive action in the face of health crises. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims, and we stand in solidarity with the community of Minjibir during this difficult time.
