Schools shut as diphtheria outbreak claims lives in Imo community
Many children have died as a result of a diphtheria outbreak in Mbutu Community, Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area, Imo State,…
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Diphtheria outbreak claims 122 lives in Nigeria – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, on Thursday said no fewer than 122 persons have lost their lives to…
Diphtheria death toll hits 17 in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Government on Sunday, confirmed that the death toll from the diphtheria outbreak in the state has reached 17, and…
Nigeria records 798 Diphtheria cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reports 798 diphtheria cases in eight states and 33 LGAs across the country.…
FCTA announces outbreak of Diphtheria in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has reported an outbreak of Diphtheria in certain areas of Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria.