Health: Mbour records its first case of diphtheria since the start of the epidemic

Author: senenews.comPublished on: August 28, 2026Country: Senegal
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Health: Mbour records its first case of diphtheria since the start of the epidemic

The health district of Mbour has recorded its first case of diphtheria, bringing the total confirmed cases in Senegal to 14. Among these cases, 8 are girls, and two deaths have been reported since the start of the epidemic. Close monitoring is underway to contain the spread of the disease in the affected areas.

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