Diphtheria situational report (week 35 of 2026)

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Between 29 December 2025 and 30 August 2026, 38 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria and 10 asymptomatic carriers of toxigenic C. diphtheriae have been identified in South Africa. Most confirmed cases were reported from the Western Cape (84%; 32/38), followed by Limpopo (11%; 4/38) and Gauteng (5%; 2/38). Highlights: Since the last situational report (week […]

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