- The World Health Organization reported on the situation in Nigeria, noting diphtheria deaths and the involvement of affected local government areas in Kano.
- Both Kano and Plateau states reported high diphtheria death tolls on September 3, 2026.
A diphtheria outbreak is underway in Jos North, involving patients hospitalized at Jos University Teaching Hospital.
7 reports, 2 independent
Updated Sep 10
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What happened
A diphtheria outbreak is underway in Jos North, involving patients hospitalized at Jos University Teaching Hospital.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Plateau State reported high diphtheria cases on September 9th, indicating an ongoing outbreak.Sub-event
Government directs resource mobilization for the ongoing diphtheria outbreak in Jos North.1 source
Diphtheria outbreak in Jos North, Plateau State, involving the teaching hospital.1 source
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The entities involved
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Jos North
local government area in jos ,Nigeria
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Plateau State
state in Nigeria