The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says 389 cases of diphtheria have been confirmed in six states.
The NCDC, in its latest diphtheria situation report, said as of March 2023, a total of 1,064 suspected cases were reported from 21 states.
The agency said Kano has 843, Yobe 86, Katsina 46, Lagos 22,Sokoto 14 and Zamfara 13, accounting for 96.2 percent of suspected cases.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said diphtheria antitoxin can be used to stop the bacteria from harming the body.
