Yobe records 511 diphtheria cases, 13 deaths in 2026
Yobe State has documented 511 cases of diphtheria and 13 deaths from January to 8 September, according to health authorities.
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Mr Gana praised the support from WHO, UNICEF, and the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) for assisting the state’s vaccination campaign against diphtheria, especially in nomadic settlements.
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