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Diphtheria Situational Report (Week 18 Of 2025)

Diphtheria · Germany

Diphtheria Situational Report (Week 18 Of 2025)

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Between 01 January 2024 and 04 May 2025, 49 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case and 44 asymptomatic carriers of toxigenic C. diphtheriae, detected during contact tracing, have been identified in South Africa. The majority of confirmed cases and carriers (71%, 66/93) were from the Western Cape, comprising 31 respiratory diphtheria […]See the Story

Reps Urge FG To Enforce Compulsory Diphtheria Vaccination, Testing, Treatment – Independent Newspaper Nigeria

Diphtheria · Nigeria

Reps Urge FG To Enforce Compulsory Diphtheria Vaccination, Testing, Treatment – Independent Newspaper Nigeria

ABUJA – The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to implement a nationwide mandatory diphtheria immunisation, testing, and treatment programme to curb the escalating spread of the disease across Nigeria. This resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by Hon. Bitrus Laori, who represents Demsa/Numan/Lamurde Federal Constituency of […]See the Story

2- General bid for supply of requirements of filters, mechanical and electrical spare parts and maintenance works for water substation of Diphtheria and Whooping cough plant | The Middle East Observer

Economy · Giza

2- General bid for supply of requirements of filters, mechanical and electrical spare parts and maintenance works for water substation of Diphtheria and Whooping cough plant | The Middle East Observer

Agriculture, Water, Sanitation, Food & Beverage General bid for supply of requirements of filters, mechanical and electrical spare parts and maintenance works for water substation of Diphtheria and Whooping cough plant Client: The Egyptian Company for Vaccines Address: 51, Wezaret Alzeraa st., Agouza, Giza. and Pharmaceuticals (EGYVAC) Tender Docs: LE 505 Bid Bond: LE 20.000 […]Read Article

WHO Warns: Diphtheria could re-emerge

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Health Organisation has warned that diphtheria, an acute and highly contagious bacterial disease that usually affects the mucous membranes of the nose and throat, which has since been defeated in many countries, risks re-emerging. In a statement shared during the World Immunisation Week, which ends on Thursday, the organisation expressed fears that this disease and others, which have long been he…Diphtheria · Uganda Read Article

Ecuador Begins Vaccination Week of the Americas 2025 Prioritizing Protection against Tetanus and Diphtheria

The campaign prioritizes women, including pregnant women, and men aged 7 to 75 who have not completed their tetanus vaccination scheme. It also focuses on high-risk populations such as agricultural workers, cleaning, maintenance, mechanics, health personnel, firefighters, artisans, street traders and people exposed to contaminated wounds or travelling to endemic areas.Diphtheria · Ecuador Read Article

NPHCDA urges parents to vaccinate children against Diphtheria

NPHCDA urges parents to vaccinate children against Diphtheria. The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) have reiteratedDiphtheria · Abuja Read Article

Lagos on high alert as diphtheria outbreak spreads, authorities intensify response

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Lagos State is on high alert following a diphtheria outbreak that has resulted in 10 confirmed cases between January 1 and March 27, 2025. With the Eid-el-Fitr and Easter celebrations approaching, health authorities are ramping up containment efforts to prevent further spread. Providing an update over the weekend, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, revealed that out of 76 samples tested, 10 returned positive, while 63 were …Diphtheria · Lagos See the Story

Diphtheria: Western Cape hardest hit as 9 new cases increase total to 40

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The number of diphtheria cases identified in South Africa has increased to 40 after nine new cases were recorded between 9 and 23 March, according to the latest report from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases.Diphtheria · South Africa See the Story

Diphtheria in Olsztyn? There are preliminary test results. The head of GIS revealed details

The Chief Sanitary Inspector – Dr. Paweł Grzesiowski – discussed on RMF FM radio the results of tests for diphtheria detected in a 30-year-old man.Diphtheria · Poland See the Story

Nigeria: Diphtheria - Nigeria Records Three New Confirmed Cases, One Death

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NCDC stated that the cases were identified among 16 suspected cases across four LGAs in two statesDiphtheria · Nigeria See the Story

Diphtheria Symptoms, Disease, Causes, Risk Factors & Treatment

What is Diphtheria? Diphtheria is a contagious disease that can be spread through coughing, sneezing, or open wounds. Symptoms include a sore throat and breathing problems. The main cause of diphtheria is infection with the bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae which attacks the mucous membranes of the nose and throat and can affect skin conditions. The disease can affect people of all ages and carries the risk of serious, potentially life-threat…Diphtheria · India Read Article

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