Katsina Hospital Overwhelmed by Diphtheria Outbreak in Northern Nigeria

The Federal Teaching Hospital in Katsina reports its pediatric ward is at capacity due to a surge in suspected and confirmed diphtheria cases, prompting upcoming official briefings.

31 Aug, 09:22 — 31 Aug, 09:22

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Diphtheria: Katsina hospital overwhelmed as officials silent on case, death figures

The Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina says an influx of suspected and confirmed diphtheria cases has pushed its children’s ward beyond capacity, as the state prepares to brief the public on the scale of the outbreak and its response. The post Diphtheria: Katsina hospital overwhelmed as officials silent on case, death figures appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Katsina Hospital Overwhelmed by Diphtheria Outbreak in Northern Nigeria

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