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Diphtheria Outbreak Kills 31 in Nigeria as Cases Near 500
Original: Diphtheria Outbreak Claims 31 Lives In Nigeria As Suspected Cases Near 500
Nigeria is grappling with a diphtheria outbreak that has killed 31 people, with suspected cases approaching 500. Health authorities are working to contain the spread of the bacterial infection, which is preventable by routine vaccination. The outbreak has drawn attention to gaps in immunisation coverage and the strain on Nigeria's public health response.
Why now: A deadly outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease raises public health concerns and questions about immunisation gaps.
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