Diphtheria kills 11 Niger residents

The Punch | 01-09-2026 02:20am |

An outbreak of diphtheria in Niger state has led to the deaths of at least 11 people. Since January 2026, there have been 124 confirmed cases of the disease, with 17 deaths reported overall. The recent deaths occurred in the areas of Chanchaga and Katcha.

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