Episode
“How I Lost My Daughter To Diphtheria” — Father
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- Nigeria Daily
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- Sep 2, 2026
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- 1794
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Summary
Diphtheria continues to pose a threat to children across Nigeria, with the country recording more than 10,000 confirmed cases in 2026. Behind the figures are families who have lost loved ones to a disease that can be prevented through vaccination. Today on Nigeria Daily, we hear from Shafiyu Abdullahi, a father in Plateau State who lost his daughter, Hauwa Shafiyu, to diphtheria in just one week. We also get an update on the situation in Kano and speak with a medical expert about the symp...