Diphtheria outbreak kills 15, infects 117 in Plateau
An outbreak of diphtheria in parts of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State has killed 15 people among 117 suspected cases reported, health authorities have said.
The DSNO said health workers had been deployed to affected communities to intensify disease surveillance, sensitise residents and support efforts to prevent further transmission.“So far, according to the data we have gathered from the communities, 117 people are suspected to have contracted the disease.
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