The Airforce Comprehensive School in Kano State has been closed indefinitely following a suspected outbreak of diphtheria that reportedly claimed the life of an SS3 student and left another hospitalized.
On Tuesday evening, boarding students were seen leaving the school, located within the Airforce Base in Kano, after being directed to return home. A source confirmed that the institution would remain closed until the second term begins in January 2025.
“The students have been discharged, and the school will reopen in January,” the source said.
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A signal from the Base Service Group (BSG) directed all returning students to report to the 465 NAF Hospital in Kano on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. for clinical evaluations.
“This measure is to protect the Base Community from any further spread of the disease. Kindly disseminate and comply,” the directive stated.
The outbreak has raised concerns about public health safety in Kano, with calls for swift containment measures to prevent further infections.
