Diphtheria
Kwara State Government has intensified efforts to strengthen surveillance for Ebola and diphtheria by training health workers and relevant stakeholders on early detection, prompt reporting and effective disease response.
The Kwara State Ministry of Health organised a one day sensitisation training to improve public health preparedness and strengthen the state’s ability to...
Kano begins diphtheria immunisation in five Kano LGAs
The Kano State Government has commenced a diphtheria immunisation campaign in five local government areas as part of efforts to contain the spread...
Kano Begins Diphtheria Immunisation Campaign in Five LGAs
The Kano State Government has commenced a diphtheria immunisation campaign across five local government areas as part of efforts to protect residents from...
Diphtheria Claims Two Lives in Abuja as Child Dies From Severe Bleeding
Two people have reportedly died from diphtheria in Abuja, with health authorities raising concerns over the disease outbreak in the Federal Capital Territory....
Diphtheria Outbreak Overwhelms Katsina Teaching Hospital as Case, Death Figures Remain Unclear
The Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina has raised concerns over the growing pressure on its paediatric services following an influx of suspected and confirmed...
Kano Seeks Vaccines as Diphtheria Outbreak Claims 50 Lives
The Kano State Government has appealed for urgent intervention and additional vaccines following a diphtheria outbreak that has reportedly claimed 50 lives in...
