Diphtheria Outbreak: ActionAid expresses concern over death of 2 children in FCT
urges parents to check children’s immunisation status, confirm from health facilities By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA- FOLLOWING the confirmed outbreak of diphtheria in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, leading to the death of two children, ActionAid Nigeria, AAN, Friday, expressed concern over the development.
This is a serious public-health warning and requires a rapid response.
The Country Director, AAN, Dr Andrew Mamedu, speaking with Vanguard described the deaths as a serious public health warning.
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