As diphtheria cases resurfaced in Nigeria, claiming three lives in just two months, the country is once again faced with the ...

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 ...

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.

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday expressed concern over the number of public health emergencies across ...

has there been any known recorded case of death or deaths related to diphtheria? Yes, there have been several cases of death across the country. For example, in the recent Lagos outbreak at King ...

Nigeria's health sector faced a mix of urgent challenges and progress. In April 2025, Nigeria's health sector faced a mix of urgent challenges and some progress. From rising disease outbreaks and ...

The Lagos State Government has confirmed 14 diphtheria cases among students at King’s College Annex, Victoria Island, Lagos with one reported death. Lagos State Commissioner for Health ...

While the diphtheria outbreak has been mainly confined to the newly formed Deeg district, sporadic cases have been reported from other regions of the state. In the latest situation report on ...

Lagos State Government will begin an emergency vaccination for students of King’s College Annexe, Victoria Island, tomorrow, following a recent diphtheria outbreak in the school. The vaccination ...