Plateau State Government ordered the immediate closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools statewide as a precaution over suspected diphtheria cases, according to Ripples Nigeria. The directive was announced Saturday in a statement by Information Commissioner Joyce Ramnap, who said the closure takes effect immediately. The report describes the move as aimed at limiting possible spread while authorities assess the suspected outbreak, with further details expected from state officials.

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.

The cholera outbreak in Borno State has escalated, with over 13,000 confirmed cases and a death toll that has reached 108 across various local government areas, according to Tori.ng.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported over 1,000 confirmed cases of Ebola, with the total reaching 1,003, including 254 deaths, according to the DRC Health Ministry. The outbreak is still active and has not yet peaked, indicating ongoing concerns regarding the spread of the virus.

France has confirmed its first case of Ebola, amid an ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where over 260 deaths have been reported. The situation highlights the continuing threat posed by the virus in the region.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed concern over a significant outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD), a strain of Ebola, which has resulted in 454 fatalities. The situation is worsening, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting urgent attention from health authorities.