Médecins Sans Frontières - Diphtheria outbreak in Kano [INT]

Unique Identifier Code / URN MSB168794

Date taken / Date Recorded 18/09/2023 11:32 AM

Country Nigeria

Commissioning section MSF-WACA

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Video format h264 (High) (avc1 / 0x31637661)

Duration 1m57s

Maximum Size 1920px × 1080px 245.41 MB

Additional Information / Shotlist 00;00;03;02 - 00;00;06;25
The outbreak currently in Kano is out of control,

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In weekly bases, we consult more than 700 diphtheria cases.

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Text on screen: Diphtheria is a serious infection caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that make toxin.

00;00;21;14 - 00;00;26;24 It can lead to difficulty breathing, heart rhythm problems, and even death.

00;00;26;25 - 00;00;33;13 Female and children under 5 as vulnerable group are most affected right now in Kano state

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and really, they need help.

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MSF started collaborating with Ministry of Health in Kano state.

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They started supporting Ministry of Health in terms of case management,

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in Mohammed Murtala specialist hospital.

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They provide the most necessary support to respond to diphtheria outbreak in Kano.

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MSF provides free medical care including Diphtheria Antitoxin (DAT)

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food for caretaker and patient, and as well transportation.

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MSF also provides contact clinic for closer contact with the diphtheria cases.

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They provide health promotion, they provide medical check as well as antibiotics,

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to cut the circle of transmission and to prevent people from contracting the disease,

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and developing symptoms and signs of complications.

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Text on screen: As MSF (Médecins Sans Frontières) continues to collaborate with the Kano state Ministry of Health in containing the increasing number of diphtheria cases, the limited availability of vaccines, and Diphtheria Antitoxins (DAT) remain major challenges despite the on-going efforts.

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Text on screen: From January to August this year, MSF treated 6,707 patients for diphtheria in its 146-bed capacity facility in Kano. A concerted effort in contact tracing, case management and provision of more Diphtheria Antitoxin and vaccines would help in containing the outbreak.