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ShareThe Oyo State Government yesterday moved to stop the spread of diphtheria and protect residents. The Commissioner for Health Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi said at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) ...

In response to the recent outbreak of diphtheria in parts of the country, Oyo State Government has strengthened efforts to curb the spread of the disease and protect residents. Commissioner for Health ...

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Between April 2022 and March 9, 2025, diphtheria has claimed 1,319 lives across the country, the Nigeria Centre for Disease ...

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Diphtheria is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It primarily affects the respiratory system, causing sore throat, fever, and swollen glands in the neck.