Diphtheria outbreak: What to know as death toll hits 1,384 in two years

BusinessDay | 15-09-2026 12:43pm |

Nigeria is experiencing another outbreak of diphtheria, a vaccine-preventable disease that has infected thousands of people in 2026. The death toll from the disease has reached 1,384 over a two-year period. Diphtheria can be deadly if not treated promptly. Health authorities are likely working to contain the outbreak and encourage vaccination.

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