Diphtheria in Yemen

ABSTRACT

A significant increase in suspected diphtheria cases has recently been reported in Yemen between epidemiological week no 33 and 44. A total number of 118 suspected cases including 10 deaths [CFR 8.5%], were reported in 10 governorates of the country. Majority of these cases– about 103 were reported from Ibb gover-norate, including 9 associated deaths [CFR 8.7%]