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- 1Diphtheria Outbreak Kills 31 in Nigeria▼Diphtheria Outbreak Claims 31 Lives In Nigeria As Suspected Cases Near 500
A diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria has killed 31 people, with suspected cases approaching 500, according to a report carried by the Sarawak Tribune. The figures point to a serious public health emergency, with health authorities expected to ramp up vaccination and containment efforts as the number of suspected infections continues to climb.