Diphtheria can lead to serious complications, such as respiratory failure, if left untreated. The outbreak thus far has ...

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 23 suspected cases of diphtheria between March 3 and March 9 in two states, including 20 in Lagos State and 3 in Katsina State.In its latest ...

Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that 1,319 people have died in the country’s ongoing diphtheria outbreak.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says 1,319 deaths have been recorded in the country’s ongoing ...

Nigeria has recorded a total of 25,812 confirmed cases of diphtheria out of the 42,642 suspected cases reported across 36 states, the Federal Capital Territory, and 350 local government areas.However, ...

Says 34 contacts placed on observation…Govt activates EOC, appeals for calm… Mass vaccination of students to begin today By ...

Mr Abayomi noted that 12 of the infected students are responding well to antibiotics and diphtheria antitoxin therapy.

A diphtheria outbreak at King’s College, Lagos (KCL), has sparked outrage among parents, who blamed poor sanitation and ...

Mr Adeyemo stated that the students' health had been assessed and confirmed to be stable, making them medically fit to be ...

The Lagos State Government has convened a meeting of critical stakeholders in the health sector as concerns rise over a ...