Cumulative cases since outbreak start — WHO bulletin dated 2026-03-01
Official report date — in isolated zones, field onset typically precedes this by days to weeks.
The exact nature of this date (week of confirmation, transmission period, or bulletin publication date) is not specified by the source.
WHO Rapid Risk Assessment (16 March 2026): Mali's diphtheria outbreak has reported 636 suspected cases (371 confirmed) and 35 deaths (CFR 5.5%) as of 1 March 2026, spreading rapidly from 3 to 37 affected districts since week 40, 2025. Most cases and deaths are concentrated in the Segou and Mopti regions. A vaccination campaign is being prepared for May 2026 amid funding and antitoxin shortages.
Case trend
First actions
- →Log in national surveillance system — continue routine monitoring
- →Compare with seasonal baseline for this region and disease
- →Include in weekly surveillance briefing — escalate if trend worsens (▲ cases or CFR)
Cite this page (Vancouver)
HealthWatch Global. Diphtheria outbreak — Mali [Internet]. 2026-03-01 [cited 2026 Aug 19]. Available from: https://healthwatch-global.com/en/outbreak/d2a504ac-84bc-4c21-bcb3-88f09654efea. Data source: WHO.
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