Nigeria's Diphtheria Crisis and the Vaccine Gap | Nigeria News

Nigeria is in the grip of a deadly diphtheria outbreak, with over 100 suspected cases and 20 deaths in just two weeks in Plateau State — forcing school closures and exposing a broken vaccination system. The crisis isn’t biological or climatic; it’s systemic: northern states lag far below the 80% immunization threshold, fueled by pandemic disruptions, security threats, and deep-rooted vaccine hesitancy. Overcrowded living conditions accelerate spread, while weak health infrastructure fails to reach remote communities. The real problem? A massive immunity gap — we have the tools to stop this, but we’re failing to vaccinate every child. It’s time to shift from emergency response to proactive prevention: mobile teams, immunity mapping, and nationwide diagnostics are urgently needed to save lives before the next wave hits. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/93eb72f3792ecd81