Plateau State escalates diphtheria response; 117 suspected cases, 15 deaths in Jos North

Health authorities in Plateau State, Nigeria, are intensifying surveillance and response efforts after recording 117 suspected diphtheria cases and 15 deaths in Jos North as of 1 September. The outbreak is ongoing, with the true case count and case fatality rate uncertain due to limited laboratory confirmation. This signals a localized public-health emergency that could strain resources if it spreads.