Diphtheria: Two die in Abuja as child bleeds to death
She reiterated the WHO’s commitment to supporting local health teams in field operations, active case searches, and efforts to drive up vaccination coverage among vulnerable groups.
By Omeiza Ajayi Diphtheria has killed two patients in Abuja out of five laboratory-confirmed cases, prompting the Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA to move swiftly to calm public anxiety over the outbreak.
She urged community members to report suspected cases immediately to public health authorities rather than resort to such measures.
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