{
  "id": 5014346,
  "title": "Diphtheria spreads in Plateau, Katsina, Kano",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/diphtheria-spreads-in-plateau-katsina-kano",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T04:00:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/diphtheria-spreads-in-plateau-katsina-kano/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Diphtheria has been spreading in Plateau, Katsina and Kano states, claiming several lives and infecting many others. In Plateau State, 23 people have died, while 143 others are suspected to have contracted the disease. The majority of the casualties were recorded in the last three weeks. The state government has taken measures to contain the spread, including increasing surveillance and public enlightenment campaigns. However, challenges persist, such as shortages of diphtheria antitoxin and late presentation of patients at health facilities. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has been notified of the situation and is expected to provide support.",
  "summary": "Many communities in Plateau, Katsina and Kano states have been hit by diphtheria outbreaks as the authorities battle to halt the spread of the infection, which has claimed several lives and sickened many others. No fewer than 23 people have died from diphtheria, while 143 others are suspected to have contracted the disease in various […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/diphtheria-death-toll-rises-to-23-as-disease-spreads-to-plateau-lgas",
        "published": "2026-09-01T17:21:12.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/nepal-china-floods-death-toll-exceeds-1-000",
        "published": "2026-09-01T21:00:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}