Diphtheria Kills 27 in Plateau

Jos303 suspected cases, 27 deaths, nearly all in Jos North.

A vaccine has prevented diphtheria for decades, so each death marks a child who missed it.

Officials say most victims never received the vaccine, prompting Plateau State to shut schools across 4 local government areas.

Patients now fill isolation wards at 2 hospitals as Nigeria races to expand vaccination and contact tracing.

Sources: Premium Times Nigeria