This report is based on data collected up to 28 June 2026 (week 26 of 2026)  

Highlights:

• Since the last situational report (week 25, 2026), the following updates are included in this report
  • One new laboratory-confirmed case of toxigenic diphtheria from the Western Cape.
  • No new asymptomatic carriers of toxigenic C. diphtheriae.
• Appropriate public health responses were initiated for all suspected and confirmed cases.

DIPHTHERIA SITUATIONAL REPoRT WEEK 26 (2026)