Diphtheria: Jos North steps up surveillance as Plateau intensifies response
The Jos North Local Government has intensified disease surveillance and community sensitisation as health authorities work to contain a diphtheria outbreak in Plateau State.
The council’s chairman, John Christopher, on Saturday handed over motorcycles to the local government’s health directorate to strengthen field surveillance, contact tracing and community outreach across the area.
In Jos North, the council has been working with the state Ministry of Health to strengthen surveillance, case management and community mobilisation.
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