Diphtheria: 456 confirmed cases and 14 deaths in Senegal
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Dakaractu
Illustrative image · Asad Photo Maldives · Pexels · Licence PexelsSenegal has 456 confirmed diphtheria cases in 60 health districts and 13 regions, as well as 14 deaths. The Ministry of Health said in its report published on 2 November that no new deaths had been recorded since the previous update.
Senegal now has 456 confirmed diphtheria cases across 60 health districts and all 13 regions of the country, with 14 deaths, according to the latest statement from the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene, published on 2 November. No new deaths have been recorded since the previous report, Dakaractu reported.
The worst-affected regions are Dakar, with 61 cases, Kaolack with 58, Thiès with 51, Diourbel with 48, Louga with 47 and Matam with 42. Tambacounda has 39 cases, Kédougou 37, Kolda 22, Saint-Louis 16, Ziguinchor 14, Fatick 11 and Kaffrine 10, according to the ministry.
Diphtheria is an infectious and contagious disease that can cause, among other symptoms, a sore throat, fever, difficulty swallowing and breathing problems. The ministry says it can be prevented through vaccination, according to Dakaractu.
The new figures follow the 26 October report, which recorded 422 cases and 14 deaths in Senegal. The previous diphtheria update in Senegal had reported 34 fewer cases, with no change in the death toll.
