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The Kano State Centre for Disease Control reported that five siblings died of diphtheria in Danbare Ward, Kumbotso LGA, after delayed care and lack of vaccination, while a sixth child survived following early treatment.
The Zamfara State Ministry of Health, together with Médecins Sans Frontières, has begun a house‑to‑house search for suspected diphtheria cases in Gusau LGA. The operation seeks early detection, rapid referral and prevention of further spread, while providing free treatment at designated centres.