Diphtheria outbreak: Vaccination gaps fuel deaths in northern states

The Punch | 12-09-2026 02:08am |

At least 98 people have died from a diphtheria outbreak in Zamfara, Plateau, and Gombe states. Health authorities have linked the deaths to poor immunisation coverage. The outbreak has raised concerns about vaccination gaps in northern Nigeria. Efforts are underway to address the situation.

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