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AllAfrica on MSNNigeria: Diphtheria - Lagos Leads As Nigeria Records 23 New InfectionsThe increase in Lagos' cases follows the recent outbreak at Kings College Lagos, where 14 students were infected, and one fatality was recorded.
Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that 1,319 people have died in the country’s ongoing diphtheria outbreak.
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AllAfrica on MSNNigeria: Diphtheria Has Killed 1,269 Nigerians - Will the Authorities Act?A silent but deadly health crisis is unfolding in Nigeria. Since 2022, diphtheria has claimed 1,269 lives across 18 states, with a staggering 24,804 confirmed cases recorded as of January 26, 2025, ...
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The Punch on MSNWhy diphtheria is upon us!Diphtheria can lead to serious complications, such as respiratory failure, if left untreated. The outbreak thus far has ...
Despite Nigeria’s recent achievement of becoming the first country in the world to introduce a new five-in-one vaccine for meningitis in April 2024, PAN is questioning the vaccine’s rollout. The ...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says 1,319 deaths have been recorded in the country’s ongoing diphtheria ...
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Pulse Nigeria on MSNNigeria records over 1,300 diphtheria deaths as vaccination gaps persistVaccination is the primary means of prevention, and early treatment with antitoxins and antibiotics is crucial for managing ...
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Tribune Online on MSNResurgence of diphtheria: A public health concern in NigeriaThe recent outbreak and spread of diphtheria, a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening disease, in some parts of the country has continued to heighten health concerns. KAZEEM BIRIOWO, in ...
Between April 2022 and March 9, 2025, diphtheria killed 1,319 people across the country, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has stated in its latest situation report.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has revealed that diphtheria has claimed 1,319 lives across the ...
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