Borno Variant Polio Cases Drop From Eight to Three in 2026
UNICEF says Borno recorded three reported circulating variant poliovirus cases in 2026, down from eight in 2025, but transmission has not been eliminated...
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Gombe Diphtheria Outbreak: Vaccination Begins After About 332 Reported Cases
An emergency vaccination campaign is under way in four Gombe LGAs after about 332 diphtheria cases were reported, with authorities facing questions over case confirmation, vaccination reach and current fatality status....
Zamfara Diphtheria Outbreak: 44 Deaths, 367 Cases Reported as Schools Delay Resumption
Zamfara health authorities say the state has confirmed 367 diphtheria cases and recorded 44 deaths, while school resumption has been pushed to September 28 as surveillance and prevention measures continue....
Plateau diphtheria: Death toll rises to 29 after 388 suspected cases
Plateau recorded 388 suspected diphtheria cases and 28 deaths by September 11. By September 14, the reported death toll had risen to 29 as schools reopened....
Lagos Records Six Confirmed Diphtheria Cases in 2026, Intensifies Surveillance
Lagos has recorded six laboratory-confirmed diphtheria cases from 53 suspected cases in 2026 as health authorities intensify surveillance and vaccination....
Diphtheria: Suspected cases reported in 29 Katsina LGAs, Kano confirms two Rano deaths
Katsina and Kano are intensifying vaccination and treatment as authorities confront suspected diphtheria cases, immunisation gaps and disputed mortality claims....
🧬 Over 16 Million Nigerians Living With Hepatitis B
The Lagos State government has launched free hepatitis B and C screening and vaccination after revealing over 16 million Nigerians live with the virus....