In an emergency while in Greece, tourists should dial 112 or 166 to get an ambulance. Currently, Spain does not require ...

With summer now here, many Brits are likely flying off to distant locations in search of some much-needed sunshine. However, it's vital to be aware of the latest health and safety advice before ...

Tourists jetting off to the likes of Spain, Italy, and Greece may be encouraged to have certain vaccinations - here's what ...

The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Cyril Oshiomhole, has disclosed that three deaths from Diphtheria have been recorded ...

The Edo State government, on Wednesday, said that it has activated an emergency public health response, deploying all necessary resources and expertise to arrest the spread of diphtheria and safeguard ...

Reaching patients early In the diphtheria treatment unit at Ati provincial hospital, 11-year-old Daoud Mahadi is slowly recovering from the disease.

Two persons have reportedly died from complications linked to diphtheria at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Ugbowo, Edo State, amid growing concerns over a nationwide shortage of ...

Laori described diphtheria as a bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium species, which has become a critical public health issue since the first outbreak in Borno State in 2011.

In a bid to address the dangers posed by diphtheria, the House of Representatives has called on the relevant Federal Government agencies to carry out a mandatory immunisation, testing and ...

Laori recalled that from May 2022 to February 2025, Nigeria has reported 41,978 suspected cases of diphtheria from Bauchi, Borno, Jigawa, Kaduna, Katsina, with Kano and Yobe states accounting for ...

From May 2022 to February 2025, Nigeria recorded 41,978 suspected cases of diphtheria across several northern states, with Kano and Yobe reporting the highest numbers — 24,062 and 5,330 cases ...

If not treated early, diphtheria causes difficulty in breathing and can lead to complete blockage of the airway and death. The organism also produces a toxin which affects the heart muscle, kidneys ...