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Rumors of a mysterious illness in Serghine (Tiaret): The Ministry of Health dispatches a commission of inquiry
By TAS
December 2, 2025
Mohamed Merrakchi, the mayor of the commune of Serghine, in the wilaya of Tiaret, firmly denied the rumors circulating on social networks concerning deaths attributed to an alleged "mysterious disease".
He clarified that the recent deaths were from natural causes and that municipal services, represented by the prevention and health office, had not identified any suspected cases of illness. The mayor urged citizens to avoid speculation and not to spread false information. He reiterated that those who recently died had suffered from chronic illnesses for a long time and that their deaths were not related to any virus or unknown infection, contrary to what some messages circulating on social media suggested.
To clarify the situation and reassure residents, a ministerial commission was dispatched to the site on Sunday by the Ministry of Health and Hospital Reform. This team will conduct thorough investigations and collect samples for medical analysis.
The mayor emphasized that the final report will be released exclusively by the Ministry of Health, which remains the sole authority empowered to announce official results. The circulation of alarming rumors was fueled by widely shared Facebook posts claiming that the mysterious illness caused intense fever, convulsions, coma, and death, affecting seven people in the municipality, with three deaths, two cases of disability, one case in intensive care, and one recovery.
Some posts referred to a "strange situation that cannot be a coincidence" and called for swift intervention from the authorities to avert "a major catastrophe." Despite the panic, the residents of Serghine maintained that the situation was normal. They emphasized the need for transparent and rapid action to allay concerns and restore public trust.
...https://elwatan.dz/rumeurs-de-maladie-mysterieuse-a-serghine-tiaret-le-ministere-de-la-sante-depeche-une-commission-denquete/