Diphtheria Outbreak Death Toll Reaches 1,319: An Urgent Call for Action

Nigeria There have been a total of 25,812 verified instances of diphtheria among the 42,642 potential cases documented throughout all 36 states, the Federal Capital Territory, and within each of the country’s 350 local government areas. Nevertheless, the verified cases span 184 Local Government Areas across 26 states. As of March 9, 2025, the nation has reported 1,319 fatalities. ...

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