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. …
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Diphtheria outbreak kills 20 as Kaduna records 156 cases — NPHCDA
.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…
Bauchi reportedly confirms Diphtheria outbreak in 6 LGAs, records 2 deaths
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…
Diphtheria Outbreak: Panic as Death toll hits dozen in Kaduna
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…