Lagos, Nigeria – A Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr. Stephen Oluwaniyi, has emphasized the need for psychosocial support for students of King’s College, Lagos, following a diphtheria outbreak that has caused fear, anxiety, and trauma within the school community.
Dr. Oluwaniyi, who is also the Clinical Director at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, made this call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday. He noted that students affected by the outbreak require close monitoring, counseling, and a platform to express their emotions to help them cope with the distressing situation.
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