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Akin Abayomi
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Diphtheria outbreak spreads across multiple Nigerian states
5 clusters · 32 sources · last updated
Latest: Lagos State officials deny widespread diphtheria outbreak
The diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria has expanded to include Zamfara State, where health authorities have reported 39 deaths and 261 suspected cases across 10 Local Government Areas. Gusau has recorded the highest burden w
Rising diphtheria outbreaks in Nigeria and Senegal
2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated
Latest: West Africa faces rising diphtheria outbreaks in Nigeria and Senegal
In Plateau State, Nigeria, the diphtheria outbreak has intensified, with reported deaths rising to 25 and suspected cases reaching 300. This escalation has maintained the temporary closure of schools in the region. While