According to him, the government had put machinery in place to deal with the outbreak of heat-related diseases such as meningitis, cholera, measles, diphtheria and Lassa fever among others.

Source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/02/03/zero-death-6-new-lassa-fever-cases-recorded-in-kogi/

However, an investigation by showed that the figure reported earlier was not accurate as the data sent in by the States were for suspected diphtheria cases and not confirmed cases.

Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/ncdc-reports-111-confirmed-cases-22-deaths-of-diphtheria/

Jigawa State has recorded 91 suspected cases of diphtheria in 14 local government areas.

Source: https://theeagleonline.com.ng/jigawa-records-91-suspected-cases-of-diphtheria-10-deaths/

Only 3,202 (26.5 per cent) out of the 12086 confirmed cases were fully vaccinated with a diphtheria toxoid-containing vaccine,” the report partly read.

Source: https://punchng.com/diphtheria-kills-554-in-20-states/

The current diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria which began in May 2022 has continued to claim lives and spread to more states.

Source: https://dailytrust.com/how-fg-states-are-responding-to-current-diphtheria-outbreak/

The DPT vaccine or DTP vaccine is a class of combination vaccines that allegedly protects humans against three infectious diseases: diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus.

Source: https://www.lewrockwell.com/2023/08/mac-slavo/big-pharma-company-covered-up-sids-by-distributing-suspect-vaccines-all-over/

The Jigawa State Ministry of Health has reported a diphtheria outbreak.

Source: https://www.yohaig.ng/naija-news/health/diphtheria-outbreak-in-jigawa-10-fatalities-and-91-suspected-cases/

The Kano State Government said it would require six million doses of vaccines for massive immunisation to combat the outbreak of diphtheria across the 44 local government areas of the state.

Source: https://punchng.com/diphtheria-kano-seeks-six-million-vaccine-doses/

“The neck may swell in part due to enlarged lymph nodes of diphtheria patients, mostly children below the age of five,” she added.

Source: https://guardian.ng/news/who-advises-vaccination-for-health-workers-to-curb-diphtheria-spread/

There has also been a national decline in uptake for the three-in-one vaccine which protects against tetanus, diphtheria and polio.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/news/health/coronavirus-covid19/2023/05/01/less-teenagers-have-meningitis-protection-since-before-pandemic/

The signs and symptoms of diphtheria, according to the experts, may include, sore throat, hoarseness, swollen glands (enlarged lymph nodes) in the neck, difficulty breathing or rapid breathing, nasal discharge, fever and tiredness.

Source: https://punchng.com/kano-throat-ailment-kills-25-fg-begins-probe/

The two plants planning these job cuts produce hepatitis B, diphtheria and tetanus vaccines as well as insulin packaging.

Source: https://investorplace.com/2023/01/sanofi-layoffs-2023-what-to-know-about-the-latest-sny-job-cuts/

The year under review began in January with an outbreak of diphtheria, a vaccine-preventable disease in three states which later spread to 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory, claiming many lives.

Source: https://punchng.com/doctors-exodus-soaring-drug-prices-major-health-sector-challenges-in-2023/

"To place this incredible figure into context, today, this would enable us to deliver one million life-saving diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough vaccines.

Source: https://www.northern-scot.co.uk/news/duo-honoured-after-combined-87-years-with-unicef-in-moray-304330/

UNICEF representative, Dr. Rownak Khan said, “I want to affirm UNICEF’s unwavering commitment to supporting the government’s comprehensive response to the diphtheria outbreak.

Source: https://punchng.com/fg-raises-task-force-as-diphtheria-spreads-to-14-states/