Diphtheria: Zamfara extends school resumption by two weeks

The Zamfara State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has extended the resumption day for each nationalist and backstage schools successful the authorities by 2 weeks pursuing a wellness advisory connected the prevailing diphtheria situation.

The ministry announced that schools volition present resume on Monday, September 28, 2026, taxable to confirmation with the approved world calendar.

The determination was contained successful a nationalist announcement issued on Sunday by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology.

The ministry said the hold would let wellness and acquisition authorities to fortify illness surveillance, interaction tracing, vaccination verification, nationalist sensitisation and different preventive measures earlier schools reopen.

It directed schoolhouse proprietors, heads and absorption boards to comply with the caller resumption date.

Schools were besides advised to usage the play to cleanable and decontaminate their premises and supply capable handwashing facilities.

Parents and guardians were urged to cooperate with wellness authorities connected vaccinati...