The death toll from a diphtheria outbreak in Plateau State, Nigeria, has risen to 25, with most fatalities being children, while suspected cases have climbed to 300, according to Tribune Online. The state government temporarily shut down public and private schools over the weekend as a preventive measure against the spread of the disease.

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has ordered the immediate deployment of drugs and other medical commodities to health facilities treating patients affected by a suspected diphtheria outbreak in the state. The Director-General of the Plateau State Drug and Medical Commodity Management Agency, Pharmacist Kim Jerry Bot, disclosed the directive on Monday, according to Leadership. The measure aims to support communities and health centres responding to the suspected cases.

Plateau State Government ordered the immediate closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools statewide as a precaution over suspected diphtheria cases, according to Ripples Nigeria. The directive was announced Saturday in a statement by Information Commissioner Joyce Ramnap, who said the closure takes effect immediately. The report describes the move as aimed at limiting possible spread while authorities assess the suspected outbreak, with further details expected from state officials.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported over 1,000 confirmed cases of Ebola, with the total reaching 1,003, including 254 deaths, according to the DRC Health Ministry. The outbreak is still active and has not yet peaked, indicating ongoing concerns regarding the spread of the virus.

The cholera outbreak in Borno State has escalated, with over 13,000 confirmed cases and a death toll that has reached 108 across various local government areas, according to Tori.ng.

According to the World Health Organization, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported 1,460 confirmed Ebola cases and 432 deaths as of Wednesday, marking the highest level of new cases since the outbreak began. The case fatality rate stands at approximately 31 percent, with cases recorded across 36 health zones in three provinces.