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Nigeria Records 65,759 Suspected Diphtheria Cases, 2,229 Deaths
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Godwin Enna
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Nigeria has reported over 65,000 suspected cases of diphtheria and 2,229 deaths since 2022, prompting a major emergency response. While mass vaccination campaigns have helped reduce infection rates, health officials warn that low routine immunization and poor living conditions remain significant public health threats.
Nigeria has recorded 65,759 suspected cases of diphtheria and 2,229 deaths since the outbreak began in 2022, highlighting the persistent threat posed by the vaccine-preventable disease despite progress in containing its spread.
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