Nigeria, March 17 -- Nigeria has recorded 23 new suspected cases of Diphtheria in the 10th epidemiological week of 2025, with Lagos State being the most affected state in the reporting week.

According to the latest situation report by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Lagos State accounted for 20 cases, followed by Katsina State with three cases.

The increase in Lagos' cases follows the recent outbreak at Kings College Lagos, where 14 students were infected, and one fatality was recorded.

Following the outbreak, the Lagos State Government initiated an emergency vaccination campaign for students and staff.

Most of the infected students are receiving treatment at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) and ...