Diphtheria cases spiralling in Somalia, health officials warn

19/08/2025 16:46 The Guardian

MSF says low vaccination coverage and poor living conditions driving spread of deadly bacterial diseaseDiphtheria cases are rapidly increasing across Somalia, officials and humanitarians warn, with children accounting for more than 97% of the cases.Diphtheria, a highly contagious and deadly bacterial disease that mainly affects children, is preventable by a vaccine. While Somalia has improved vaccination rates in recent years, the medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) blames the uptick in cases on persisting immunisation gaps. Continue reading...

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Highgate cemetery drops controversial maintenance building in £18m revamp plan

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19/08/2025 04:01 The Guardian

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