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Diphtheria outbreak kills 31 in Nigeria's Plateau state
Original: Diphtheria outbreak kills 31 people in Nigeria's Plateau state
Health authorities in Nigeria's Plateau state are responding to a diphtheria outbreak that has killed 31 people. The bacterial infection, preventable by vaccine, has raised concern about gaps in childhood immunisation coverage. Officials are working to contain the spread and treat those affected as the death toll draws national attention.
Why now: A deadly outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease raises urgent public health concerns in the region.
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