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HESPRESS English – Morocco News
Morocco's northern region reports 25 suspected diphtheria cases after child's death
Hespress ENThursday 29 October 2026 - 16:41
Health authorities in Morocco’s Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region have recorded 25 suspected diphtheria cases across seven provinces and prefectures, including several confirmed infections, following the death of a child in Ksar El Kebir earlier this week, according to official figures obtained by Hespress Arabic.
The figures show that 14 patients have recovered after treatment, while health authorities continue laboratory testing and surveillance to identify infections and prevent further transmission.
Larache province recorded the highest number of suspected cases, with eight, including two confirmed infections, two patients who recovered following treatment and four awaiting laboratory results...
HESPRESS English – Morocco News
Morocco's northern region reports 25 suspected diphtheria cases after child's death
Hespress ENThursday 29 October 2026 - 16:41
Health authorities in Morocco’s Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region have recorded 25 suspected diphtheria cases across seven provinces and prefectures, including several confirmed infections, following the death of a child in Ksar El Kebir earlier this week, according to official figures obtained by Hespress Arabic.
The figures show that 14 patients have recovered after treatment, while health authorities continue laboratory testing and surveillance to identify infections and prevent further transmission.
Larache province recorded the highest number of suspected cases, with eight, including two confirmed infections, two patients who recovered following treatment and four awaiting laboratory results...