Plateau orders closure of schools over diphtheria outbreak

The Punch | 05-09-2026 03:55pm |

The Plateau State government has ordered the immediate closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools in the state due to a suspected diphtheria outbreak. The decision was made to prevent the spread of the disease among students. Health authorities are working to contain the outbreak and provide necessary medical care.

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