The recent diphtheria outbreak at King's College, Lagos, one of Nigeria's most prestigious schools, is a stark reminder of the persistent gaps in the country's healthcare and immunisation systems.

A consultant virologist, Prof. Oyewale Tomori, has called for improvement of laboratory diagnosis for effective/prompt detection of the diphtheria disease and appropriate treatment. Tomori, also the ...

The outbreak escalated just as the US’s foremost vaccine skeptic, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., ascended as its top health care official. On February 26, the Texas health department reported the first ...

The Paediatric Association of Nigeria has decried the outbreak of vaccine-preventable diseases such as diphtheria and ...

Nigeria has recorded 23 new cases of diphtheria during the 10th epidemiological week of 2025, with Lagos State topping the ...

A silent but deadly health crisis is unfolding in Nigeria. Since 2022, diphtheria has claimed 1,269 lives across 18 states, with a staggering 24,804 confirmed cases recorded as of January 26, 2025, ...

The increase in Lagos’ cases follows the recent outbreak at Kings College Lagos, where 14 students were infected, and one fatality was recorded.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has revealed that diphtheria has claimed 1,319 lives across the ...

Vaccination is the primary means of prevention, and early treatment with antitoxins and antibiotics is crucial for managing ...

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has revealed that 1,319 deaths have been recorded as of March 9, ...

The increase in Lagos' cases follows the recent outbreak at Kings College Lagos, where 14 students were infected, and one ...