Tag:Diphtheria outbreak

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NCDC confirms 123 Diphtheria cases, 38 deaths in four states

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 123 cases of Diphtheria disease and 38 deaths in four states. Dr Pricilla Ibekwe,...

Michael Simire - January 23, 2023

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Kano confirms outbreak of Diphtheria in 13 LGs

The Kano State Government has confirmed the outbreak of Diphtheria in 13 Local Government Areas of the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Aminu...

Michael Simire - January 22, 2023

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Diphtheria: NCDC places Nigerians on alert

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed Nigerians on alert, following response to reports of diphtheria cases in Lagos and Kano...

Michael Simire - January 20, 2023

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Diphtheria outbreak: NBMA cautions public, urges adherence to safety measures

The National Biosafety Management Agency has called on the public to take precautionary measures in other to prevent and stop the spread of Diphtheria...

Michael Simire - January 20, 2023