Government Announces $7.2 Million Package as Diphtheria Cases Rise

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A general view of the Royal Darwin Hospital in Darwin, Australia on Aug. 27, 2023. David Gray/AFP via Getty ImagesAs Diphtheria, a highly contagious bacterial infection, spreads across four Australian states, the federal government has announced a $7.2 million (US$5.15 million) support package to help contain the outbreak.The infection can affect the nose, throat, airways and skin and can be life-threatening in severe cases.

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