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  • #16
    Source: https://reliefweb.int/report/nigeria...ate-4-mdrng037

    Nigeria | Diphtheria Outbreak - Operation Update 4 (MDRNG037)
    Format: Situation Report
    Source: IFRC
    Posted
    10 May 2025
    Originally published
    9 May 2025

    A. SITUATION ANALYSIS

    In Nigeria, the outbreak of Diphtheria became the biggest public health concern that affected many lives and children in 2023. This outbreak began in Kano State in December 2022 and spread to neighboring states, including Lagos and Osun, which have reported confirmed cases. The Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has declared this outbreak to be the worst in a decade, with the previous outbreak occurring in 2011 in Nigeria. As of 26th August 2024, 11,124 suspected cases have been reported for the calendar year across 130 LGAs in 17 out of the 36 states and FCT. majority being children.​..

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    • #17
      Source: https://www.thisdaylive.com/2025/06/...ria-kills-six/


      Imo Govt Shuts Schools as Diphtheria Kills Six
      Nigeria | 13 hours ago​

      Tony Icheku in Owerri

      Following the outbreak of diphtheria which has reportedly killed six school children, the Imo State Government has ordered the immediate shut down of all schools in Mbutu Communities of Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of the state till further notice.


      Earlier, the Executive Chairman of Aboh Mbaise LGA, Mr. Iheukwumere Henry Alaribe, in a statement through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Dike Godspower, stated that the outbreak of the disease within seven days claimed the lives of six children whose ages range from one to six years.


      As a precautionary measure, he ordered the temporary closure of all nursery, primary, and secondary schools in Mbutu for seven days.​..

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      • #18
        Source: https://dailypost.ng/2025/07/01/15-s...firmed-in-edo/


        15 suspected diphtheria cases, 3 deaths confirmed in Edo
        Published on July 1, 2025
        By Sunday Dennis

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        The Edo State Government has confirmed the detection of 15 suspected cases of diphtheria, with six individuals testing positive and three deaths recorded thus far.

        This disclosure was made by the Commissioner for Health, Dr Cyril Oshiomhole, during the official launch of the state’s Rural Healthcare Initiative. He noted that the government is responding proactively to the current diphtheria outbreak and other emerging health threats across the state.​..

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        • #19
          Source: https://thestreetjournal.org/3-child...eria-outbreak/

          3 children dead, 6 infected in Kaduna diphtheria outbreak
          TSJ Reporter 1By TSJ Reporter 1 7 minutes ago

          ​At least three children have died and six others are confirmed infected due to a diphtheria outbreak in Zaria, Kaduna State.

          The executive secretary of the Kaduna state primary healthcare board Bello Jamoh, while confirming this stated that the outbreak has persisted in the state for a period of ten months, commencing in october 2024.

          He said that the Kaduna state ministry of health is spearheading the response efforts, with support from various partners and stakeholders, a team of experts would be deployed to strengthen control measures and provide essential medical assistance...


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          • #20
            Source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2025/09/09...dren-in-niger/

            Diphtheria outbreak kills 10 children in Niger
            9th September, 2025

            At least ten children have died following a diphtheria outbreak in Agaie and Bida Local Government Areas of Niger State.

            The victims were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Bida, but later passed away. More deaths have also been reported in surrounding communities since the outbreak began.​..

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            • #21
              Source: https://leadership.ng/msf-alerts-on-...hi-kano-borno/


              MSF Alerts On Diphtheria Spread In Bauchi, Kano, Borno
              6 minutes ago

              Doctors Without Borders, better known as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), in collaboration with several state Ministries of Health (MOH), has intensified its emergency response since August following a sharp rise in diphtheria cases in Borno, Kano and Bauchi states.
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              According to MSF, hundreds of suspected cases have been recorded over the past three months, reported by Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers (DSNOs) and overwhelmed health facilities, highlighting critical gaps in treatment capacity and vaccination coverage...

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              • #22
                Diphtheria - African Region (AFRO)

                21 November 2025
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                Summary of individual country situations from 1 January to 2 November 2025
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                Nigeria

                Nigeria continues to report the highest number of diphtheria cases in the African Region. From 1 January to 2 November 2025, 12 150 suspected cases have been reported, with 8 587 confirmed and 884 deaths (CFR 7.2%). Confirmed cases have been reported from 240 Local Government Areas across 30 states. Most cases are clinically compatible, with only 3% confirmed by laboratory testing. The outbreak has disproportionately affected children and adolescents, with low vaccination coverage contributing to the spread. In Nigeria more than 2 million children are under-immunized, including those with zero-doses, highlighting the high risk of further spread. Reactive campaigns have been conducted in Imo, Kaduna and Lagos, targeting health workers and priority populations. The outbreak overlaps with areas targeted by the Big Catch-up initiative. Challenges include delayed laboratory confirmation, poor IPC practices, limited information, education and communication materials, and vaccine shortages. Discussions with Gavi are ongoing to secure additional support. According to WUENIC in 2024, the estimates show 71% coverage for the first DTP dose and 67% for the third.
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                Diphtheria - African Region (AFRO)
                https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/DON588
                From 1 January to 2 November 2025, a total of 20 412 suspected diphtheria cases, including 1 252 deaths (an average case fatality ratio [CFR] - 6 %) have been reported across eight Member States in the WHO African Region (Algeria, Chad, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, and South Africa). Several of these countries have been experiencing ongoing outbreaks since 2023. Children and young adults represent the majority of the cases, with females accounting for a slightly greater proportion. Case confirmation and management remain constrained. Laboratory confirmation remains low due to shortages of diagnostic supplies and limited testing capacity. At the same time, the global shortage of diphtheria antitoxin (DAT), and uneven clinical capacity to provide this essential treatment, pose significant challenges for effective case management. Diphtheria is a vaccine-preventable bacterial disease which can lead to severe systemic complications, including myocarditis, kidney failure, and neurological damage. Many of the affected countries are fragile, conflict-affected or have system vulnerabilities where health systems are overstretched, routine services are disrupted and access to essential services is limited. These settings are characterized by high population mobility, and crowded living conditions, especially among displaced populations. WHO continues to work across all levels of the organization to identify and implement the most appropriate mechanisms to support affected countries and mitigate the impact of the outbreaks. Given this context, the regional public health risk is assessed as high due to the potential for further geographic expansion of outbreaks, high case fatality rates, insufficient resources for outbreak control, and limited surveillance and laboratory systems. At the global level, the public health risk is considered low, as most countries outside the African Region have established immunization programs and adequate surveillance systems.


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                • #23
                  Source: https://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/...o-contain.html

                  Niger State Moves Swiftly to Contain Suspected Diphtheria Outbreak in Bida
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                  Health authorities in Niger State have launched an emergency public health response following reports of a suspected diphtheria outbreak in the Efu Lungoyi community of Masaba A Ward, Bida Local Government Area, which has claimed the life of an eight-year-old boy.

                  The incident, reported in the early hours of Saturday, January 3, prompted the state government to immediately activate a rapid response mechanism aimed at containing the situation and preventing further loss of life. Officials confirmed that several other children in the community have shown symptoms consistent with diphtheria, a highly contagious but vaccine-preventable disease.

                  Commissioner for Health, Murtala Bagana, said he received a distress call alerting the ministry to the suspected outbreak and promptly convened an emergency meeting involving key health stakeholders. Those mobilised included officials from the Bida Local Government Primary Health Care department, the Disease Surveillance and Notification Office (DSNO), the Local Immunisation Office (LIO), field epidemiologists, and representatives of the World Health Organization (WHO).​..

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