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Diphtheria: health official reports 30 confirmed cases in Morocco

Jawad Hammou, an official at the epidemiology directorate, reported around 30 confirmed diphtheria cases in Morocco in statements published on 29 and 30 October 2026.

He told SNRTnews that three deaths had been recorded and booster vaccination was available, particularly for frontline staff. Speaking to Hespress, he described scattered cases and a stable situation.

The figures remain attributed to the official: the sources reviewed provide no detailed national breakdown by region and date.

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