Diphtheria has killed two patients in Abuja out of five laboratory-confirmed cases, prompting the Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA to move swiftly to calm public anxiety over the outbreak.

The administration said its response is focused on early detection of suspected cases, monitoring close contacts and reaching zero-dose and under-immunised children with vaccines…

He stated that 12 local government areas in the state were affected by the disease outbreak, adding that plans were at an advanced stage to carry out vaccinations against the…