Unmasking diphtheria in Nigeria: A multifaceted approach to tackle outbreaks and improve immunization rates among the Nigerian population—An updated correspondence
Abstract Background and aims The World Health Organization has recently declared the frequent outbreaks of diphtheria in Nigeria as a public health concern. Although vaccination efforts have been successful in Nigeria, unfortunately, the recent 2023 outbreak in Nigeria has been nothing short of dist...
Main Authors: | Malik O. Oduoye, Mohammed Dheyaa Marsool Marsool, Muhammad Usman Haider, Dattatreya Mukherjee, Aimen Waqar Khan, Temidayo O. Faloye, Minal Jehan, Abdullahi A. Adegoke, Karim A. Karim, Tirth Dave |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2024-01-01
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Series: | Health Science Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.1804 |
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