Health Alert: 'Apollo' Causes Havoc 48 Hours Before School Reopening, What You Need to Know

Two days before the school reopening, a surge in conjunctivitis 'Apollo' is overwhelming hospitals and pharmacies across Senegal, especially along the Dakar-Touba axis. Healthcare professionals report a sharp increase in cases, with clusters forming in workplaces and schools. In Touba, the Matlaboul Fawzaini National Hospital has treated between 15 and 20 critical cases in two weeks, compared to 2 to 5 normally. The situation is alarming despite no official alert from the Ministry of Health.