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Diphtheria Outbreak kills one in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has announced the breakout of Diphtheria in parts of the city of Abuja. The FCT Director, Public Health Department, Dr. Sadiq Abdulrahman, announced the outbreak, at a news conference on Monday, in Abuja. Abdulrahman, while addressing the news conference, said the disease had already killed a four-year-old, adding that outbreaks…
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We’ll intensify immunization against child killer disease – Oyo Commissioner
By Nafiu Busari Despite claiming many lives and the threats posed by Diphtheria in the Country, Oyo State has not recorded any case of the disease in recent years. This was attributed to immense resources and protective measures put in place by the Oyo state government and her development partners. The Commissioner for Health, Dr…
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Diphtheria: Medical Experts Call for Maximum Attention to Effective Vaccination
Francisca Irekpita Medical experts want Nigerians to pay more attention to routine immunization coverage and effective vaccinations in the bid to combat the spread of diphtheria in the country. The experts, while speaking with Radio Nigeria on the reported upsurge in cases of diphtheria in parts of the country also emphasized the need for sustainable…
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Diphtheria: UK Refugees Centre Records Increased Cases
The number of cases of diphtheria among asylum seekers who have recently arrived in the UK has risen to more than 50. It comes after it was confirmed that one migrant who died after being held at the Manston processing centre in Kent had contracted the disease. The man died in hospital on 19 November…
