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Diphtheria: Yobe Records 1,796 Suspected Cases, 117 Deaths

October 9, 2023 editor

The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) has confirmed that 117 children have died following a diphtheria outbreak in Yobe since 2022. The agency, however, […]

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Jigawa Records 10 Deaths From 91 Suspected Cases Of Diphtheria

September 24, 2023 editor

Jigawa State has recorded 91 suspected cases of diphtheria in 14 local government areas, with 10 deaths. The permanent secretary, Jigawa Ministry of Health, Salisu […]

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NCDC: Diphtheria Cases Recorded In Kano, Lagos, Osun, Yobe

January 20, 2023 editor

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it is monitoring and responding to cases of diphtheria in some states. Diphtheria is a serious bacterial […]

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Diphtheria Outbreak: Kano Records 25 Death, Mostly Children

January 20, 2023 editor

At least 25 persons — mostly children — have died as a result of the diphtheria disease outbreak in Kano state. Aminu Tsanyawa, the commissioner […]

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