Low vaccination rates behind diphtheria resurgence, not rainy season — Expert

The Punch | 05-09-2026 01:25pm |

Public health expert Dr. Isaac Egboja has attributed Nigeria's diphtheria outbreak to low vaccination rates and incomplete immunisation, rather than the rainy season. He emphasized the importance of vaccination in preventing the disease. The statement comes amid ongoing efforts to control the outbreak in the country.

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