Diphtheria Cases in Morocco’s Souss-Massa Region
Recently, the Moroccan Ministry of Health and Social Protection reported two limited family clusters of diphtheria in the Souss-Massa region, specifically within the Agadir Ida-Outanane prefecture and the Chtouka Aït Baha province. The alarming outbreak has resulted in two fatalities. According to the health department's data, one case has been confirmed through laboratory analysis, while eight additional cases, including the two deaths, are currently under investigation for biological confirmation.
It has also been noted that the affected children were either unvaccinated against diphtheria or had not completed the recommended vaccination doses. This situation underscores the critical importance of vaccination in preventing such infectious diseases and protecting vulnerable populations.
As reported by mesvaccins.net.
