The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in collaboration with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), said 7,202 confirmed cases of diphtheria and 11, 587 suspected cases had been reported in 18 states, including the Federal Capital Territory, across 105 Local Government Areas (LGAs) as of September 24, 2023.
This was disclosed in a joint statement by the health bodies on Monday.
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