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Diphtheria Surge in Somalia Leaves Families Devastated
10/27/2025
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Story summary
- A diphtheria resurgence in Somalia creates a severe health crisis.
- Vaccination rates remain low, and health systems weaken, contributing to thousands infected.
- At Demartino Hospital in Mogadishu, nearly 1,000 patients have been admitted this year.
- Qurraisha Mukhtar lost two children to the disease, illustrating the toll on families.
- Parents want vaccinations, but fears from past medical experiences hinder immunization efforts.
