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 Government has convened a meeting of critical stakeholders in the health sector as concerns rise over a ...

The Lagos State Ministry of Health has commenced a diphtheria vaccination at King’s College, Victoria Island annexe, to ...

Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that 1,319 people have died in the country’s ongoing diphtheria outbreak.

Despite their efforts, the infection took a devastating turn. The young boy’s heart became inflamed—a deadly complication of ...

He disclosed that an Emergency Operations Committee (EOC) has been activated to contain the outbreak and prevent undue ...

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 ...

Diphtheria can lead to serious complications, such as respiratory failure, if left untreated. The outbreak thus far has ...

Parents of students at King’s College, Lagos, have expressed deep concern over a suspected diphtheria outbreak that has led ...