submitted 7 months ago by uzong
- The House of Representatives in Nigeria has called for mandatory immunization, testing, and treatment for diphtheria across all 774 local government areas due to the disease's resurgence and impact on public health.
- The motion, sponsored by a lawmaker from Adamawa State, highlighted the low vaccination rates in Africa, particularly in Nigeria, and the urgent need to address the high number of cases and deaths caused by diphtheria through improved vaccination coverage and healthcare response.
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