Lagos State is on high alert following a diphtheria outbreak that has resulted in 10 confirmed cases between January 1 and ...

NIGERIA is plagued by diphtheria, a communicable disease that has become a cyclic feature in the country’s public health landscape. Amid poor primary health infrastructure, socio-economic stress and ...

Health authorities will review the vaccination records of 7.5 million children following the first recorded diphtheria case ...

Lagos confirms 10 diphtheria cases. Health authorities intensify vaccination and public awareness efforts to control outbreak ...

With nine fatalities reported this year, South Africa's diphtheria cases are on the rise. The NICD urges parents to check ...

Nigeria faces ongoing diphtheria outbreak. NCDC reports new cases, deaths, and vaccination gaps. Urgent public health ...

According to him, other impacted LGAs include Alimosho, Badagry, Ikorodu, Kosofe, Ojo, Mushin and Lagos Island, where various ...

Lagos State recorded 10 confirmed cases of diphtheria between January 1 and March 27, 2025, as health authorities intensified ...

In response to the recent outbreak of diphtheria in some parts of the country, the Oyo State Government has strengthened ...

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 1,319 deaths from diphtheria between 2022 and early ...

The number of diphtheria cases identified in South Africa has increased to 40 after nine new cases were recorded between 9 ...

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has recorded three new confirmed cases and one death of ...