Experts advocate improved childhood immunisation campaigns after Kaduna diphtheria resurgence

resurgence Chijioke Iremeka Following the outbreak of diphtheria in the Tukur Tukur settlement of Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State, public health experts have advocated improved childhood vaccination campaigns in Nigeria to tackle the infection. Diphtheria, caused by the bacterium, Corynebacterium diphtheriae, could lead to severe complications, including respiratory distress, heart failure, and even [...]The post Experts advocate improved childhood immunisation campaigns after Kaduna diphtheria resurgence appeared first on Healthwise.

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