Gombe Commissioner of Health, Dr. Habu Dahiru, has confirmed cases of diphtheria in Herwagana Ward, Gombe, and also called on all public health workers to be on high alert.
According to PUNCH ONLINE report, Dahiru disclosed that the state has recorded three suspected cases and one confirmed case of diphtheria.
He added that the vaccine for diphtheria prevention is available, especially for children, at Primary Health Centres across Gombe State and urged parents and guardians to ensure prompt vaccination of their children to safeguard them from this potentially fatal disease.
He said, “The confirmed case indicated the affected child had not been immunised against Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus, which come together in one vaccine, preventable through the pentavalent vaccine administered three times to protect against childhood killer diseases.”
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It is characterized by severe throat and respiratory infections that can lead to death if left untreated.
