Nigeria has recorded 23 new cases of diphtheria during the 10th epidemiological week of 2025, with Lagos State topping the ...
The increase in Lagos' cases follows the recent outbreak at Kings College Lagos, where 14 students were infected, and one fatality was recorded.
The Lagos State Government has confirmed 14 diphtheria cases among students at King’s College Annex, Victoria Island, Lagos ...
The Lagos State Ministry of Health has commenced a diphtheria vaccination at King’s College, Victoria Island annexe, to ...
Despite their efforts, the infection took a devastating turn. The young boy’s heart became inflamed—a deadly complication of ...
Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that 1,319 people have died in the country’s ongoing diphtheria outbreak.
He disclosed that an Emergency Operations Committee (EOC) has been activated to contain the outbreak and prevent undue ...
The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Health, has planned an emergency vaccination exercise for students of ...
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, ...
Diphtheria is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It primarily affects the respiratory ...
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Why diphtheria is upon us!
Diphtheria can lead to serious complications, such as respiratory failure, if left untreated. The outbreak thus far has ...