The House of Representatives has lamented the rising cases of diphtheria and urged the Federal Government to launch a vaccination campaign in schools to curb the spread of the deadly bacterial infection.
The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by the House spokesman, Akin Rotimi, during plenary which highlighted how the infection killed a 12-year-old student and left several others hospitalised.
Commending the Lagos State Government for swiftly isolating affected students, Rotimi and his colleagues mandated the Federal Ministry of Education to conduct an urgent review of health infrastructure in unity colleges and establish a clear response framework for infectious disease outbreaks.
The House further urged the Federal Government to provide compensation to the family of the deceased student, acknowledging the tragic loss and the duty of care owed to students in federal institutions.
