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Diphtheria in Senegal: 114 Confirmed Cases, 11 Deaths and 12 Affected Regions

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The Ministry of Health and Public Health reports 114 confirmed cases of diphtheria in Senegal as of 20 September 2026, for a total of 11 registered deaths. Thirty-one health districts in 12 regions of the country are affected by the disease, says the Ministry of Health, taking stock of the situation of the epidemic. Distribution of cases by region "The region of Kédougou concentrates the largest number of cases with 33, ahead of Louga 16, Dakar …
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The Ministry of Health and Public Health reports 114 confirmed cases of diphtheria in Senegal as of 20 September 2026, for a total of 11 registered deaths. Thirty-one health districts in 12 regions of the country are affected by the disease, says the Ministry of Health, taking stock of the situation of the epidemic. Distribution of cases by region "The region of Kédougou concentrates the largest number of cases with 33, ahead of Louga 16, Dakar …

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senenews.com broke the news on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
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