76 cases and 9 deaths from diphtheria have been identified in 11 out of 14 regions of Senegal. The first case was detected on July 30, 2026, in the east of the country, with suspected cross-border transmission from Mali. 249 additional suspected cases have been reported. The most affected regions are Dakar, Thiès, and Kédougou. The disease is spreading primarily among unvaccinated children, despite an 88% vaccination coverage.
