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Senegal: Diphtheria outbreak death toll rises to 14
APA - Dakar (Senegal)APA - Dakar (Senegal)22 October 2026 | 22:02
A diphtheria outbreak has killed 14 people in Senegal, where 368 cases have been confirmed in 60 health districts across 13 regions, according to a Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene update as of October 18, 2026, which reports two new deaths since the previous statement.
Dakar region recorded 53 cases, followed by Kaolack (48), Diourbel (44), Louga (42), Kédougou (35) and Thiès (33), according to data published by health authorities on Monday, October 19. Tambacounda has reported 26 cases, while Matam has 29.
The other affected regions are Kaffrine and Fatick, with eight cases each, Kolda (13), Ziguinchor (14) and Saint-Louis (15). The statement also reports cases in several health districts within these regions...
Senegal: Diphtheria outbreak death toll rises to 14
APA - Dakar (Senegal)APA - Dakar (Senegal)22 October 2026 | 22:02
A diphtheria outbreak has killed 14 people in Senegal, where 368 cases have been confirmed in 60 health districts across 13 regions, according to a Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene update as of October 18, 2026, which reports two new deaths since the previous statement.
Dakar region recorded 53 cases, followed by Kaolack (48), Diourbel (44), Louga (42), Kédougou (35) and Thiès (33), according to data published by health authorities on Monday, October 19. Tambacounda has reported 26 cases, while Matam has 29.
The other affected regions are Kaffrine and Fatick, with eight cases each, Kolda (13), Ziguinchor (14) and Saint-Louis (15). The statement also reports cases in several health districts within these regions...