During a media dialogue arranged this year alone, Kano has reported roughly 8,700 suspected cases of diphtheria in Kano.  

Dr Mohammed Nasir Mahmoud, the Director General of Kano State Primary Healthcare Management Board, revealed that approximately 520 children in the state are suspected of succumbing to the diphtheria outbreak.

Dr. Mahmoud further disclosed that this year alone, Kano has reported roughly 8,700 suspected cases of diphtheria, of which approximately 6,000 have been confirmed. The situation remains a matter of great concern for public health in the region.