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Osun Govt Confirms One Dead Of Diphtheria
The suspected diphtheria patient aged 6 years was said to have developed the sign and symptoms on the 25th of June, 2023 and died of the infection on July 7th.
Tensions are high in Osun as the State government confirmed the death of a diphtheria patient in Osogbo.
The suspected diphtheria patient aged 6 years was said to have developed the sign and symptoms on the 25th of June, 2023 and died of the infection on July 7th.
The government has ordered the immediate activation of the State Emergency Response Centre to curb the spread of the infection in the state.
The osun state government has also launched contact tracing to ensure prompt treatment of infected residents.
Governor Ademola Adeleke, in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, said: “The governor’s directive was issued after a situation report from Ministry of Health on the outbreak which has claimed one life at Osogbo, with other suspected cases under testing.
“The governor has directed the state emergency response to be reactivated. The confirmed case at Osogbo is to be followed up with contact tracing to ascertain status of those who had been in contact with the victim.
“Additionally, treatment must be provided for the infected person. We are in touch with National Centre for Disease Control for the exchange of information and technical support. I assure our people steps are being taken.
“The ministry earlier briefed the governor on the resurgence. The victim, a six-year-old, developed the symptoms on June 25 and died on July 7, the ministry has embarked on certain actions – production and distribution of handbills, posters and billboards; training of health workers on case definitions and infection prevention and control; production and airing of jingle on prevention, among others.
Mr Rasheed advised the people to ensure children and wards are fully vaccinated, avoid crowded environments, consult doctors in case of symptoms and eat fruits and vegetables.