diphtheria

A diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria has killed 31 people, with suspected cases approaching 500, according to reports. Health authorities are working to contain the spread of the bacterial infection, which is preventable by vaccine. The outbreak is drawing attention to gaps in childhood immunisation coverage in affected areas and raising concern about further escalation if containment efforts fall short.

A diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria's Plateau State has killed 31 people, drawing attention to the country's ongoing struggle with the bacterial infection. Health authorities are working to contain the spread, and the death toll has renewed concerns about vaccination gaps and disease surveillance in the region.