WHO Report on Diphtheria Outbreak in Africa – Situation Update #004 (Nov 26, 2023)

As of November 26, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a concerning outbreak of diphtheria across several countries in the African region. A total of 22,842 suspected cases and 779 deaths have been recorded, with Nigeria, Guinea, Niger, Mauritania, and South Africa being the most affected nations. Nigeria accounts for the majority of […]