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Diphtheria outbreak kills 31 in Nigeria's Plateau State

Original: Diphtheria outbreak kills 31 in Nigeria’s Plateau State

A diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria's Plateau State has killed 31 people, drawing attention to the country's ongoing struggle with the bacterial infection. Health authorities are working to contain the spread, and the death toll has renewed concerns about vaccination gaps and disease surveillance in the region.

Why now: The rising death toll is raising alarm about Nigeria's public health response to the diphtheria outbreak.

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• Diphtheria outbreak kills 31 in Nigeria’s Plateau State · ANews
• Diphtheria outbreak kills 31 in Nigeria’s Plateau State · ANews

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