Twelve kids have died because of Diphtheria Infection over a time span of just 13 days in Delhi government hospitals
Delhi Records Maximum Number of Deaths Due to Diphtheria in the Country
Though 71.78 % of the children were covered under Universal Immunization Program in 2013-2014 , the number of deaths in Delhi were 42 and 60 respectively.
Though 71.78 % of the children were covered under Universal Immunization Program in 2013-2014 , the number of deaths in Delhi were 42 and 60 respectively.
‘Of the 300 cases reported so far this year, nearly 85 people were found to be admitted with the bacterial infection at the Valmiki Hospital’
Of the 300 cases reported so far this year, 85 people were admitted with the bacterial infection at the Valmiki Hospital from September 1 to September 19, hospital authorities said. Source-Medindia
Six-Year-Old Boy Dies in Spain's First Diphtheria Case Since 1987
In 2013 about 84% of infants worldwide were immunized against diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough, all infectious diseases that can potentially be fatal.
In 2013 about 84% of infants worldwide were immunized against diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough, all infectious diseases that can potentially be fatal.
More Than 4000 Diphtheria Cases Suspected In Rohingya Camps
In camps for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, Unicef has detected a total of 4,011 suspected cases of diphtheria.
In camps for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, Unicef has detected a total of 4,011 suspected cases of diphtheria.
Delhi Saw Highest Diphtheria Cases and Deaths in 2014: National Health Profile
The National Health Profile released by the health ministry on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, suggested that India witnessed 4,071 cases of diphtheria in 2014.
The National Health Profile released by the health ministry on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, suggested that India witnessed 4,071 cases of diphtheria in 2014.
