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Health workers respond to a diphtheria outbreak affecting Plateau, Katsina and Kano states in Nigeria

Diphtheria Outbreak Worsens as Plateau, Katsina and Kano Battle Rising Cases and Deaths

A worsening diphtheria outbreak is putting pressure on health authorities in Plateau, Katsina and Kano states, with fresh deaths and rising case numbers reported. Plateau has recorded 23 deaths from 143 suspected cases in two weeks, while Katsina has reported about 1,000 suspected cases since January. Kano remains one of Nigeria’s worst-affected states, with thousands of cases and deaths recorded since the outbreak began.

APC chairman Abdullahi Beli reportedly abducted in Kano amid fresh attacks

Kano APC Leaders Targeted in Fresh Attacks as Party Chairman Is Abducted and Three People Are Killed

Kano State is facing renewed security concerns after suspected gunmen abducted the APC chairman of Rogo Local Government Area, Abdullahi Beli, while another attack in Bebeji Local Government Area left an APC ward chairman and other residents dead. The incidents have intensified concerns over the growing threat to rural communities in the state as authorities launch operations to track the attackers.