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In a follow-up on the diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reports 111 confirmed cases since last May 2022, with 89 of the cases reported in 2023.

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The majority (91.9%) of the confirmed cases occurred in those aged 2 – 14 years. Only 12 (10.8%) out of 111 confirmed cases were fully vaccinated with a diphtheria toxin-containing vaccine.

A total of 22 deaths (CFR = 19.8%) were recorded among confirmed cases.

Cumulatively, a total of 253 suspected cases were reported: Kano (169), Yobe (78), Lagos (5) and Osun (1) States.

In 2023 alone, a total of 132 suspected cases were reported from two (2) States: Kano 130 (98.5%); Yobe 2 (1.5%). Confirmed cases were all from 12 LGAs in Kano State.

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