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<p>In a distressing revelation, Dr. Faisal Shuaibu, the Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, stated that over 80% of diptheria-related fatalities in Kano, Nigeria, involved individuals who had not received vaccination. The victims were primarily aged between 5 and 14 years.</p>
<p>Dr. Shuaibu further emphasized that the vaccination coverage in various states varies significantly, with some areas achieving a 71% rate while others fall below that threshold. This data underscores the critical importance of vaccination in preventing diseases like diptheria.</p>
<p>Dr. Shuaibu vehemently disapproved of misinformation circulating about vaccinations and encouraged Nigerians to disregard the baseless claims of pseudoscientists and unfounded rumors. He made a direct reference to previous false narratives surrounding vaccines, such as the debunked theory that the polio vaccine causes infertility.</p>
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<p>Similar challenges have arisen with the COVID-19 vaccine, with unfounded claims of it causing death. Dr. Shuaibu urged Nigerians to work closely with the media to promote accurate information regarding immunization.</p>
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<p>The Executive Director acknowledged that there are still gaps in public knowledge about vaccinations and reassured the public that vaccination would not be made mandatory, taking into account these concerns.</p>
<p>Diptheria has had a significant impact in Nigeria, with more than 14,000 reported cases of the disease. The states primarily responsible for 97% of these cases include Kano, Katsina, Borno, Yobe, and Jigawa.</p>
<p>Dr. Shuaibu took the opportunity to clarify that diptheria is unrelated to COVID-19. While diptheria is caused by bacteria, COVID-19 is caused by a virus. He attributed misinformation about this distinction to the actions of mischievous individuals spreading false narratives.</p>
<p>These statements were made during Dr. Shuaibu&#8217;s visit to a diptheria treatment center at the Murtala Muhammad Special Hospital in Kano, where he also commended the Kano government&#8217;s response to the disease.</p>
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