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Nigeria records surge in diphtheria infections

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A recent situation report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed that Nigeria is currently facing a second wave of diphtheria outbreak

Out of the suspected cases, 8,406 were confirmed from 114 local government areas across 19 states including the Federal Capital Territory.

He said Yobe state followed on the log of infections with 775 cases, while Katsina and Borno recorded 232 and 118 cases respectively. He said: “Of the 8,406 confirmed cases, 5,371 are either unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, 966 with unknown vaccination status while 2,069 are fully vaccinated against diphtheria.

He also said in collaboration with the State Ministry of Health, NCDC has established Diphtheria Treatment Centres/Wards in affected States.

 

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