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Yobe records 511 diphtheria cases,13 deaths in 2026

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Health authorities in Yobe State, Nigeria, have reported 511 confirmed cases of diphtheria and 13 associated deaths during the 2026 calendar year. The outbreak has impacted 12 local government areas across the state.

In response to the spread of the disease, government officials have announced that preparations for a targeted vaccination campaign in the affected regions are currently in the advanced stages.

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