15,060 suspected diphtheria cases recorded in 137 LGs – NCDC
The Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Ifedayo Adetifa, has said about 15,060 suspected cases of diphtheria infections were recorded in the country as of October 19, 2023. According to him, out of the suspected cases, 9,478 were confirmed from 137 local government areas across 20 states including the Federal Capital Territory. He disclosed