Oyo says there is no confirmed diphtheria case

Summary

The Oyo State Government has denied claims that diphtheria has spread across parts of the state, saying there is no confirmed case.

Highlights

• The health commissioner, Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, said the opposition campaign’s claim that 16 local government areas were affected was false.
• The government said the report distorted immunisation data and could cause unnecessary public alarm.
• The campaign organisation had earlier said diphtheria was affecting several local government areas and mentioned deaths among children.
• The statement was issued through the governor’s media aide in Ibadan.