Diphtheria Kills 23 in Plateau as Nigeria Records 10,000 Cases
At least 23 people have died and 143 others are suspected to have contracted diphtheria across communities in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, as outbreaks simultaneously spread in Katsina and Kano states, health officials confirmed this week. Plateau State Commissioner for Health Dr Nicholas Baamlong disclosed the figures on Tuesday in Jos….