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BREAKING: Schools shut as diphtheria outbreak claims lives in Imo community

Akanji Philip May 28, 2025

A diphtheria outbreak in Mbutu Community, Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, has led to the deaths of several children, prompting an immediate closure of schools in the area. The exact...

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Diphtheria outbreak kills 20 as Kaduna records 156 cases — NPHCDA

VAM News October 12, 2023 0 Comment

.As 98% of children with diphtheria in 19 states not immunized – Minister The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Faisal Shuaibu, has said that an...

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Bauchi reportedly confirms Diphtheria outbreak in 6 LGAs, records 2 deaths

Akanji Philip July 26, 2023 0 Comment

Bauchi State Government, on Wednesday, declared that it has recorded outbreak of Diphtheria in Six LGAs of the state confirming that already, two death cases have been reported. The declaration was made by...

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Health

Diphtheria Outbreak: Panic as Death toll hits dozen in Kaduna

VAM News July 23, 2023 0 Comment

VAM News Update Deaths from the outbreak of diphtheria disease in Kaduna have reportedly risen to 13 according to the latest official figures. A breakdown shows 10 people have reportedly died from the disease...