Dengue and Diphtheria Outbreaks Claim Lives Across Bangladesh and Nigeria

Health authorities report a sharp rise in infectious disease mortality, with five additional dengue victims dying in Bangladesh amid over 1,300 new cases. Simultaneously, Nigeria is grappling with a diphtheria outbreak that has claimed eleven lives, prompting urgent public health interventions.

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Diphtheria kills 11 Niger residents

No less than 11 people have reportedly died following an outbreak of diphtheria in Niger state. Meanwhile, 17 lives have been confirmed lost out of the 124 established cases recorded between January and early August, 2026. Arewa PUNCH gathered that the deaths which were recorded in the last few days occured in Chanchaga and Katcha Read More: https://punchng.com/diphtheria-kills-11-niger-residents/

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Dengue and Diphtheria Outbreaks Claim Lives Across Bangladesh and Nigeria

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Dengue: Five more die as 1,324 cases recorded in 24 hours - Dhaka Tribune

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