Plateau Schools Shut Down Over Diphtheria Risk | Nigeria News

Plateau State hits pause on all schools—public and private—starting Monday, September 7, as officials scramble to contain a diphtheria outbreak in key LGAs. Governor Mutfwang’s move aims to shield students and staff from potential spread, especially in crowded school settings. Health teams are already on the ground in Jos North, Wase, Jos South, and Bassa conducting contact tracing, vaccination drives, and sanitation. Parents and educators are urged to comply and keep kids home until further notice. With reopening dates pending, authorities stress the importance of immunizations, hygiene, and immediate medical care if symptoms arise—because protecting children is top priority. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/90f43b2552e8885a