Kano Sustains Fight Against Diphtheria, Urges Early Reporting and Vaccination
The Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC) has reiterated its commitment to eradicating diphtheria in the state, calling on parents and caregivers to ensure timely medical care and full vaccination for their children.
The Director General of KNCDC, Dr. Muhammad Adamu Abbas, emphasized that in a Statement shared to pulse Time Nigeria, it said ,late presentation of cases remains one of the biggest challenges.
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“Parents often delay seeking care until the disease is advanced, and this increases the risk of complications and death,” he said.
He further noted that resistance to vaccination in some communities continues to fuel vulnerability to outbreaks.
Dr Muhammad appreciate the Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf for his unwavering support which he directed the provision of adequate stocks of drugs, vaccines, and consumables across facilities.
Adding that,The state has strengthened surveillance and rapid response teams, expanded vaccination drives for children and adults, and intensified community sensitization on prevention and early treatment.
The government is also working with partners including NCDC, WHO, UNICEF, CGPP, and MSF to mobilize resources and provide technical support in the ongoing response.
He also Urged Parents and caregivers to take immediate action if symptoms such as sore throat, fever, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the neck appear. Vaccination, health officials stress, remains the most reliable protection.
Kano State has made remarkable progress since 2023, but authorities insist that the battle is not over. With community cooperation, early reporting, and sustained immunization, the state is confident it can eliminate diphtheria as a public health threat.