BREAKING: Plateau govt shuts down schools over diphtheria

Daily Trust | 05-09-2026 01:55pm |

The Plateau State Government has ordered the temporary closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools due to a diphtheria outbreak. The decision aims to prevent the spread of the disease among students. The closure follows the confirmation of deaths from suspected diphtheria complications in Jos North. Health officials have intensified efforts to contain the outbreak.

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