with Northern Territory communities among the hardest hit. Australia’s diphtheria outbreak has escalated beyond 220 confirmed cases nationwide, prompting urgent federal intervention after one death was linked to the disease. Health authorities say the outbreak is spreading rapidly across vulnerable and remote communities, particularly in the Northern Territory. The Albanese government is now working on a response package focused on vaccination access, emergency healthcare support and public awareness campaigns to contain further transmission.
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One Death Linked to Aussie Diphtheria Outbreak as Cases Surge Past 220
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