Tag: DiphtheriaOutbreak

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…