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Diphtheria outbreak kills 15 in Jos North, Plateau State

A diphtheria outbreak in Jos North, Plateau State, Nigeria has killed 15 people and infected over 100 suspected cases. The outbreak signals a potential escalation of a recurring public-health issue in Nigeria, where vaccination coverage gaps persist. The full extent of the spread and containment measures remain uncertain.

AllAfricaabout 19 hours agoNGengCredibility 28%View source

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Mosaic Score4.8
Confidence0.5
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.3

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#diphtheria#outbreak#nigeria#public-health#vaccination

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Jos NorthPlateau StateJos

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