# “How I Lost My Daughter To Diphtheria” — Father

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Podcast: [Nigeria Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nigeria-daily-4107529)
Published: 2026-09-02T05:00:00+00:00
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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...

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