Yezhen LU

Beyond Vaccine Coverage: The Neglected Treatment-Readiness Gap in Diphtheria Outbreak Response

Diphtheria has re‑emerged across the WHO African Region, with more than 20,000 suspected cases and over 1,200 deaths reported in 2025 alone. The conventional explanation centres on vaccine‑coverage gaps among zero‑dose and under‑immunized children. This narrative review argues th...