DIPHTHERIA SITUATIONAL REPORT

This report is based on data collected up to 07 June 2026 (week 23 of 2026)  

Highlights:

  • Since the last situational report (week 22, 2026), the following updates are included in this report
    • One new laboratory-confirmed case of toxigenic diphtheria from Gauteng.
    • No new asymptomatic carriers of toxigenic C. diphtheriae.
  • Appropriate public health responses were initiated for all suspected and confirmed cases.

DIPHTHERIA SITUATIONAL REPoRT WEEK 23 (2026)

YEARLY CONSOLIDATED DIPHTHERIA SITUATIONAL REPORT