{
  "id": 6990597,
  "title": "Two Die from Diphtheria Outbreak in Abuja",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/two-die-from-diphtheria-outbreak-in-abuja-6990597",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-12T20:18:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/12/two-die-from-diphtheria-outbreak-in-abuja-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two individuals have tragically died from a diphtheria outbreak in Abuja, according to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). The FCTA has activated an Incident Management Team to combat the outbreak. The two victims were among those confirmed to have the disease through laboratory tests, as reported by Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, the Mandate Secretary. The FCTA has been conducting an advocacy campaign on the prevention and control of diphtheria at the Emir of Karshi's Palace. The outbreak has resulted in the deaths of two individuals, while several others have been successfully treated and discharged. Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that can be contracted through the respiratory tract or skin. Early symptoms may resemble a common cold, but severe cases can result in a thick membrane blocking the airway. The FCTA has initiated active tracing, identification, and monitoring of close contacts, provided preventive antibiotics, and deployed surveillance and vaccination teams to various settlements. The administration urges residents to cooperate, report unusual illnesses promptly, and ensure their children are up-to-date with their vaccinations.",
  "summary": "Onyebuchi Ezigbo and Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja Two persons have been confirmed killed from a diphtheria outbreak in Abuja. This was as the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) said it will activate a multidisciplinary",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "This Day",
        "title": "Two Die from Diphtheria Outbreak in Abuja",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/two-die-from-diphtheria-outbreak-in-abuja",
        "published": "2026-09-12T01:06:07.000Z"
      }
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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."
}