When a diphtheria outbreak struck the town of Nome, Alaska in 1925, a group of heroic mushers and dogs travelled 674 miles in 5 ½ days to fetch the life saving serum needed to save the children.

One hundred years ago, when a diphtheria outbreak threatened the lives of people in Nome, 20 mushers and about 150 sled dogs ...

The Seppala Siberian sled dogs eyed for the honor trace their ancestry back to Togo, who lived most of his final years at ...

Cape Town - Over 300 people living in the Philippi farmlands have been tested for diphtheria following the death of an elderly woman in the Riemvasmaak informal settlement last week. The incident ...

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Different dog breeds have certain characteristics about their appearance and personality depending on where they were bred ...

“They brought serum to the town of Nome, Alaska, which was having a diphtheria outbreak,” Robbins said. “We think the legislators will like the idea because they are such an impressive breed.” Togo is ...

The month of January has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the ...

Despite online claims, there's no new epidemic or official alerts, making it a seasonal spike. Lately, there’s been a lot of buzz online, especially on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), about ...

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