Plateau Steps Up Diphtheria Response As Outbreak Claims 31 Lives

Reported by Channels TV · yesterday 15:55 · OpeOluwani Akintayo

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Jos North has recorded 370 cases, Wase 29, Jos South 22, Barkin Ladi 16, Mangu 16, Pankshin five, Kanam four, Mikang four, Shendam two and Bassa one. The post Plateau Steps Up Diphtheria Response As Outbreak Claims 31 Lives appeared first on Channels Television.

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