Indonesia fights `extraordinary` diphtheria outbreak that has killed 32
(WorldNews Indonesia)

JAKARTA: Indonesian health authorities will launch an immunisation drive next week to contain a sharp rise in cases of diphtheria, which has killed at least 32 people, including many children, in the world`s fourth most populous country this year. The health ministry said at least 591 cases had been reported since January, a 42 per cent increase from last year, and called the outbreak an `extraordinary event`. ......