Diphtheria claims two more lives in Delhi, and the toll rises to 26.
History of Diphtheria
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Diphtheria, vaccines, sulfa drugs, World War II, Soviet Union, epidemic, immunization, childhood illness, death, strangling angel, Pierre Bretonneau, Greek, leathery, New England colonies, US
The Medical Superintendent of the hospital was suspended, in another development. However, sources in the corporation report that diphtheria cases this year are not unusual.
The suspended Medical Superintendent had said that the patients were not responding well to the treatment as they were brought in at an advanced stage.
12 Kids Die of Diphtheria in 13 Days In Delhi Hospital
Twelve kids have died because of Diphtheria Infection over a time span of just 13 days in Delhi government hospitals
Twelve kids have died because of Diphtheria Infection over a time span of just 13 days in Delhi government hospitals
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Diphtheria Kills 21 in Bangladesh
The Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are an extremely vulnerable population, with low vaccination coverage. WHO released US$1.5 million to fight diphtheria.
The Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are an extremely vulnerable population, with low vaccination coverage. WHO released US$1.5 million to fight diphtheria.
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.
