Diphtheria: Bauchi says outbreak under control as schools reopen
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — As schools reopen for the new academic term, the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BSPHCDA) has assured residents that the diphtheria situation in the state is under control.
Diphtheria is a vaccine-preventable bacterial infection that can spread from person to person, particularly in crowded settings, making schools a key area of concern for parents and health authorities.
Schools across Bauchi State are scheduled to resume for the new academic term on September 14, 2026.
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