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Diphtheria Claims 122 Lives in Nigeria – UNICEF

admin August 5, 2023 0 Comment

United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria says it is intensifying efforts to counter the growing outbreak of diphtheria that claimed 122 lives, mostly children across the country. A statement by UNICEF’s Representative in Nigeria,...

Kaduna state government confirms outbreak of Diphtheria in Kafanchan

July 21, 2023 0 Comment

The Kaduna State Government has confirmed the outbreak of Diphtheria Disease, a serious infection of the nose and throat in Kafanchan, Jema’a local government area of the State. A Statement by the Chief Press...

Nigeria disease control agency confirms outbreak of diphtheria, calls for caution

July 7, 2023 0 Comment

The Nigerian disease control agency has announced an outbreak of diphtheria in the capital, Abuja, after the death of a four-year-old child. According to health experts, the highly contagious infection can cause breathing problems...