Nigeria’s vaccine divide leaves the poorest children most exposed to deadly diphtheria
A new study reveals a significant disparity in diphtheria vaccination rates across Nigeria, with children in poorer northern states being the most vulnerable. The research highlights a strong correlation between multidimensional poverty and lack of access to essential healthcare.
Why it matters
Exposes critical public health inequalities that threaten child survival and regional health stability.
Add as a preferred source Nigeria is facing a dangerous gap in childhood protection against diphtheria, with new research showing that children in poorer states are far less likely to be fully vaccinated, leaving many at risk of a disease that can kill within days if untreated.
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