Rapid response halts diphtheria outbreak among refugees in Mauritania
Mberra Camp – When children in Mberra refugee camp began arriving at health posts with sore throats, low-grade fevers and swollen necks early this year, health workers feared the worst. Within days, breathing difficulties and the tell-tale thick grey coating in some throats confirmed an outbreak of diphtheria. In a densely…
bubmagAugust 18, 2025