SUSPECTED DIPHTHERIA OUTBREAK CLAIMS 3 CHILDREN IN ZARIA

SUSPECTED DIPHTHERIA OUTBREAK CLAIMS 3 CHILDREN IN ZARIA

A deadly diphtheria outbreak has struck Zaria, Kaduna, leaving three children dead and six others infected—sparking urgent calls for action amid vaccine shortages.

The outbreak, ongoing since October 2024, is spreading fast, with victims showing severe symptoms like swollen necks and breathing difficulties. Despite emergency care, some children have died, and more are hospitalized. Local health officials, led by Kaduna State Ministry of Health, are ramping up response efforts, but vaccine scarcity remains a major concern, with supplies reportedly sourced from neighboring Niger.

Residents plead for swift intervention to contain the outbreak and protect vulnerable communities.

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