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Pupil episodes in Comoros linked to beliefs and psychological suffering

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Comorian pupils are experiencing loss of consciousness, behavioural disorders and repeated absences, worrying families and schools. Some manifestations are attributed to jinn, while psychological suffering is also cited, reports Comores Infos.

In Comoros, episodes affecting pupils include loss of consciousness, behavioural disorders and repeated absences, reports Comores Infos. These situations are creating difficulties for schools and families in providing care.

Some manifestations are attributed to jinn, while they are also associated with psychological suffering. This coexistence of interpretations linked to beliefs and mental health makes it harder to understand the cases reported in schools, according to Comores Infos.

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