Tragedy has struck Zaria in Kaduna State, as a suspected diphtheria outbreak has claimed the lives of at least three children, with six others currently infected....
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that the ongoing diphtheria outbreak in the country has resulted in 1,319 deaths. This alarming...
Diphtheria is a highly contagious bacterial infection that poses a significant public health risk, particularly in areas with low immunization rates. Caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, this...