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According to the Anadolu Agency, more than fifty children have died in northwestern Nigeria due to an outbreak of tetanus.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, diseases such as tetanus are old but still pose a serious threat in developing countries where immunity against such diseases may be weak. In a broader context, outbreaks like these urge stakeholders to increase investment in vaccination programs and improve access to basic healthcare in rural areas.
