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Diphtheria deaths in Nigeria’s Plateau State rise to 27 as suspected cases hit 303

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Published by Anadolu Agency Africa 10 September 2026 at 15:55

Diphtheria deaths in Nigeria’s Plateau State rise to 27 as suspected cases hit 303 — Image · Anadolu Agency Africa

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Most of those affected were not vaccinated for the bacterial infection

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