Lagos Records Six Confirmed Diphtheria Cases In 2026

Lagos Records Six Confirmed Diphtheria Cases In 2026

The government reassured residents that there is currently no widespread outbreak of diphtheria in the state.

Lagos records Six confirmed Diphtheria cases - Lagos Television

The Lagos State Government says there is currently no widespread outbreak of diphtheria in the state, despite recording 53 suspected cases and six laboratory-confirmed cases in 2026. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, said Lagos is maintaining heightened surveillance and preparedness because of the continuous movement of people between the state and other parts of the country where diphtheria...

Diphtheria scare rocks Lagos: 53 Suspected cases reported, six confirmed

The commissioner urged residents to remain vigilant and seek prompt medical attention if they develop symptoms including severe sore throat, fever, weakness, difficulty swallowing or breathing, neck swelling, or a white or greyish membrane at the back of the throat.