Nigeria’s struggle with vaccine-preventable diseases is not a new phenomenon. For decades, infectious diseases such as measles, polio, and tuberculosis have ravaged communities, leaving behind a trail ...

Even a mild case of measles can lead to ‘immune amnesia,’ lowering the body’s ability to fight off other illnesses.

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

The recent outbreak and spread of diphtheria, a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening disease, in some parts of the country has continued to heighten health concerns. KAZEEM BIRIOWO, in ...

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

Data on the number of cases for these diseases from the pre-vaccine era is hard to come by, and even the case counts are ...

Diphtheria is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It primarily affects the respiratory ...

Dr MKO AbimbolaDiphtheria, first described by Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, in the fifth century BC, is a highly communicable disease that primarily affects the skin or upper throat ...

The Lagos State Government has convened a meeting of critical stakeholders in the health sector as concerns rise over a suspected outbreak of Diphtheria in King’s College in Lagos. The Special ...

“We shall overcome,” Mrs Ogbonna said in her message. According to WHO, diphtheria is a contagious disease that is caused by toxin-producing bacteria. It can spread from person to person when ...

We shall overcome,” Ogbonna said. Diphtheria is a contagious bacterial infection that spreads through respiratory droplets. It can cause severe complications if not treated early. The Nigeria Centre ...