
Diphtheria Outbreak Claims over 1,191 Lives in Nigeria
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A devastating diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria has resulted in the loss of at least 1,191 lives over the past 17 months, according to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). Since May 2023, the country has reported 38,000 suspected cases, with 23,000 confirmed cases. This bacterial infection affects the…