Morocco Reports Two Limited Family Clusters of Diphtheria

Morocco’s Health Ministry has reported two limited family clusters of diphtheria in Agadir Ida-Outanane and Chtouka Ait Baha.

The announcement places the disease back in the public spotlight, though the information provided does not establish how widely it may be circulating beyond the affected families.

The ministry described the clusters as limited. The summary of its announcement did not include the number of people affected or details of their condition.

Despite questions about how Moroccans have responded to the news, the available information contains no accounts of public reaction.

Further details on the cases and the health authorities’ response were not included in the announcement summary.