Since the confirmation of the first case, on 1 August 2026, 34 cases have been recorded, including six deaths, according to data provided by the Ministry of Health and Public Health. Faced with this increase, the health authorities decided to strengthen the response and launch a vaccination campaign to catch up. But what is diphtheria and why does this disease require such a rapid response? Transmission and symptoms of diphtheria Diphtheria is a…
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Since the confirmation of the first case, on 1 August 2026, 34 cases have been recorded, including six deaths, according to data provided by the Ministry of Health and Public Health. Faced with this increase, the health authorities decided to strengthen the response and launch a vaccination campaign to catch up. But what is diphtheria and why does this disease require such a rapid response? Transmission and symptoms of diphtheria Diphtheria is a…