Plateau diphtheria outbreak: Death toll rises to 25, suspected cases 300

Nigerian Tribune | 08-09-2026 07:29am |

The death toll from the diphtheria outbreak in Plateau State has risen to 25, with most fatalities being children, while suspected cases have increased to 300. The state government had temporarily shut down public and private schools over the weekend as a preventive measure against the outbreak. The situation continues to be monitored by health authorities.

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