The World Health Organization reported on the situation in Nigeria, noting diphtheria deaths and the involvement of affected local government areas in Kano.
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The latest in this situation
- SSACO expressed grave concern regarding the ongoing diphtheria outbreak.
- Plateau State reported high diphtheria cases on September 9th, indicating an ongoing outbreak.
- Government directs resource mobilization for the ongoing diphtheria outbreak in Jos North.
- A diphtheria outbreak is underway in Jos North, involving patients hospitalized at Jos University Teaching Hospital.
- Both Kano and Plateau states reported high diphtheria death tolls on September 3, 2026.
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The World Health Organization reported on the situation in Nigeria, noting diphtheria deaths and the involvement of affected local government areas in Kano.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Both Kano and Plateau states reported high diphtheria death tolls on September 3, 2026.Sub-event
WHO reported on a diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria, affecting Kano and leading to deaths.1 source
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The entities involved
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
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Kano
city in Nigeria
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World Health Organization
United Nations agency concerned with international public health