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Nigerian health authorities confirm that more than 1,700 people have died from diphtheria following a prolonged outbreak that began in December 2022, with over 32,000 cases recorded across the state.
Nigerian health authorities have recorded more than 10,000 confirmed cases of diphtheria and 65,000 cholera infections this year, prompting renewed calls for vaccination campaigns and comprehensive public health interventions.
Nigerian health authorities and technology partners continue developing the National Digital Health Architecture to modernize healthcare data systems and improve service delivery. Recent coverage highlights the framework’s progress and its potential impact on digital medical records nationwide.
Nigerian health authorities in Kano state have confirmed that a recent surge in diphtheria cases is heavily concentrated among approximately 16,000 unvaccinated children. Officials are urgently expanding immunization drives to contain the outbreak and prevent further transmission.