Diphtheria Outbreaks Ravage West Africa: Millions Vaccinated as Death Toll Rises, Urgent Global Action Needed
In Nigeria, where a top health official revealed that millions are undergoing vaccination to bridge significant gaps in immunity, the toll of the current outbreak, starting in December 2022, stands at 573 deaths out of 11,640 diagnosed cases. Diphtheria outbreaks are wreaking havoc across several West African nations, with authorities scrambling to contain the crisis … Read more