
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has ordered the immediate deployment of drugs and other medical commodities to health facilities treating patients affected by a suspected diphtheria outbreak in the state. The Director-General of the Plateau State Drug and Medical Commodity Management Agency, Pharmacist Kim Jerry Bot, disclosed the directive on Monday, according to Leadership. The measure aims to support communities and health centres responding to the suspected cases.
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