# Diphtheria Outbreak Kills 15, Infects 117 in Plateau State

Health authorities report 15 deaths and 117 suspected diphtheria cases in Jos North, Plateau State.

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Health authorities in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State reported that 15 people have died and 117 people are suspected to have contracted diphtheria. [^1]

Baks Bulus stated that vaccination remains one of the most effective ways of preventing severe complications and deaths from diphtheria. [^2]

Baks Bulus, the Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer for Jos North, disclosed the figures during an interaction with journalists in Jos on Tuesday. [^3]

The 15 deaths were recorded within three days of the outbreak beginning in Jos North. [^4]

Baks Bulus warned that the number of cases could increase if urgent measures were not taken to contain the disease. [^5]

## What this stands on

1. Health authorities in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State reported that 15 people have died and 117 people are suspected to have contracted diphtheria. (Premium Times Nigeria, News)
2. Baks Bulus stated that vaccination remains one of the most effective ways of preventing severe complications and deaths from diphtheria. (Premium Times Nigeria, News)
3. Baks Bulus, the Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer for Jos North, disclosed the figures during an interaction with journalists in Jos on Tuesday. (Premium Times Nigeria, News)
4. The 15 deaths were recorded within three days of the outbreak beginning in Jos North. (Premium Times Nigeria, News)
5. Baks Bulus warned that the number of cases could increase if urgent measures were not taken to contain the disease. (allAfrica.com, News)

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