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60K Penta vax distributed across Davao Region

FOLLOWING the recorded cases of pertussis or whooping cough in the region, the Department of Health-Davao Region (DOH-Davao) revealed that there are around 60,000 Penta vaccines that have been fairly distributed in the different local government units (LGUs) in the region.

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Guidelines for Diphtheria Clinical Management Unveiled

Reacting to the rising global occurrences of diphtheria outbreaks, the World Health Organization (WHO) has promptly crafted and introduced this clinical practice guideline.

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Diphtheria: What is the mysterious ailment 'Diphtheria' that led to the demise of Josephine in Napoleon?

Diphtheria, a bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, plays a pivotal role in Ridley Scott's cinematic epic, "Napoleon," as it is believed to be a contributing factor to the demise of Josephine, portrayed by the talented Vanessa Kirby.

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Eight in 10 diabetic know status late as diphtheria spreads

Eight in 10 people living with diabetes (80 per cent) in Nigeria only know, after developing complications associated with the condition. Moreover, almost all (94 per cent) of those surveyed in the country have experienced one or more complications...

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'We are leaving nothing to chance': prisons boss on diphtheria outbreak

Prisons boss Makgothi Thobakgale says at least 342 inmates and 36 officials have been vaccinated after an outbreak of diphtheria — now under control — claimed the life of an inmate at Pollsmoor Correctional Centre in Cape Town.

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'We are leaving nothing to chance': prisons boss on diphtheria outbreak

Prisons boss Makgothi Thobakgale says at least 342 inmates and 36 officials have been vaccinated after an outbreak of diphtheria — now under control — claimed the life of an inmate at Pollsmoor Correctional Centre in Cape Town.

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Health minister confirms diphtheria outbreak in two provinces

Health minister Dr Joe Phaahla has confirmed there is an outbreak of diptheria in South Africa.

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Contacts isolated after diphtheria kills inmate at Pollsmoor prison

Health minister Dr Joe Phaahla confirmed the death of an inmate after an outbreak of diphtheria at Pollsmoor Correctional Centre in Cape Town.

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Deadly bacteria kills teen inmate

“Throat swabs were collected the same day."

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