Lagos State has recorded 10 confirmed cases of diphtheria between January 1 and March 27, with Eti-Osa being the most affected area, reporting 44 suspected cases. Other affected Local Government Areas include Alimosho, Badagry, Ikorodu, Kosofe, Ojo, Mushin, and Lagos Island.
Laboratory tests on 76 samples confirmed the 10 positive cases, while 63 returned negative results, and three more samples are still pending results. Confirmed cases have been linked to locations such as Kings College, Lagos State Model School, and Meran in Alimosho LGA.
To control the outbreak, health authorities have intensified efforts, including targeted vaccination campaigns and public awareness efforts. Twenty-one individuals have received Diphtheria Antitoxin treatment, with Kings College accounting for the highest number of recipients.
Key Measures to Control the Outbreak:
Contact Tracing: 118 individuals identified as potential contacts of infected persons, with follow-up completed for 100 individuals.
Vaccination Efforts: Ongoing vaccination targeting close contacts of index cases, suspected patients, and frontline health workers.
Public Awareness: Intensified public awareness efforts to educate residents on prevention and symptoms of diphtheria
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