40 deaths due to diphtheria outbreak in Kano State, Nigeria; local hospitals overwhelmed.

A diphtheria outbreak in Kano State, Nigeria has caused over 40 deaths, primarily children, and led to many hospitalizations. Local hospitals lack the necessary facilities to manage the cases, causing the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) to become overwhelmed. The Kano State Hospital Management Board is holding an emergency meeting on the issue, with no official confirmation or denial provided.

August 29, 2024
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