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NCDC: Eight States Account for 98% of Diphtheria Cases in Nigeria

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NCDC: Eight States Account for 98% of Diphtheria Cases in Nigeria — Sources: Head Topics

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reports that eight states - Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Borno, Bauchi, Plateau, Sokoto, and Zamfara - are responsible for 98% of confirmed diphtheria cases in the country. With 69 suspected cases, 48 confirmed, and 4 deaths recorded between August 24-30, 2026, the NCDC is intensifying support with vaccines, task forces, and lab capacity build

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