A public health expert, Dr. Isaac Egboja, has weighed in on the recent diphtheria outbreak. He believes low vaccination rates and incomplete immunisation are to blame for the resurgence of the disease.

The expert rules out the rainy season as a contributing factor. Further details on the outbreak and the expert's comments are available.

Readers can find more information on the diphtheria outbreak and Dr. Egboja's thoughts on the matter through additional reporting.