diphtheria in nigeria

  1. Diphtheria Outbreak: FG  Urges States to Bring Back Facemasks as Cases Surge

    Nigeria Diphtheria Outbreak: FG Urges States to Bring Back Facemasks as Cases Surge

    As diphtheria continues to spread across Nigeria, the federal government is advocating for the reintroduction of facemasks in affected states. Dr. Faisal Shuaib, the executive director of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), emphasized the importance of adopting...
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    Metro Nigeria on Alert as Second Wave of Diphtheria Outbreak Emerges, Warns WHO

    Nigeria is grappling with a second wave of a diphtheria outbreak, warns the World Health Organization (WHO). Diphtheria is a bacterial infection affecting the nose, throat, and sometimes the skin, with symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cough, and difficulty breathing. The country's childhood...
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