Plateau govt closes down all schools as diphtheria outbreak bites harder

Nigerian Tribune | 06-09-2026 08:26am |

The Plateau State government has ordered the temporary closure of all public and private schools effective Monday due to a diphtheria outbreak. The outbreak has affected parts of the state, prompting the government to take precautionary measures to curb its spread. This decision aims to protect students and staff from the disease. Further directives will be issued as the situation evolves.

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