Close contacts with a confirmed case of diphtheria should be closely monitored, given antibiotics prophylaxis and started on diphtheria antitoxin treatment when indicated. *All healthcare workers ...

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has confirmed that the state recorded 10 cases of diphtheria between January 1 and March 27, 2025.

Prof. Abayomi painted a grim picture of the outbreak’s trajectory, revealing that cases peaked in the 3rd, 4th, and 10th weeks of 2025, with four confirmed cases each week. However, he noted that a ...

Diphtheria is an uncommon ... “Contact tracing efforts are ongoing to detect close contacts, provide prophylaxis, and treat symptomatic cases. “In addition, vaccination of individuals at ...