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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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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