Diphtheria Outbreak - 82% of Nigeria Cases Unvaccinated Patients Nigeria
. It is transmitted through respiratory secretions, or by breathing in droplets from an infected person when they cough or sneeze.
The NCDC is working with relevant authorities to control the spread of the disease and is urging the public to seek early diagnosis and treatment. In response to the outbreak, the House of Representatives has directed the Federal Ministry of Health, NCDC, and the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency to intensify sensitization campaigns and contain the outbreak effectively.
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