Trends in Epidemiology and Clinical Characteristics of Diphtheria in Yemen's Hajjah Governorate: A Seven-Year Retrospective Study (2018–2024) - Takeaways - MDSpire

Trends in Epidemiology and Clinical Characteristics of Diphtheria in Yemen's Hajjah Governorate: A Seven-Year Retrospective Study (2018–2024)

  • By

  • Wadhah Hassan Edrees

  • Abdulbasit Ahmed Al-Ghoury

  • Abdulrahman Abdullah Humaid

  • Qais Yusuf Abdullah

  • Ali Ahmed Al-Hadheq

  • Wadee Abdullah Al-Shehari

  • Ali Ahmed Al-Halani

  • Mohammed Alsebaeai

  • February 20, 2026

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    Diphtheria is a vaccine-preventable disease caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, primarily affecting unvaccinated children.

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    Yemen has seen a significant increase in diphtheria cases, with a 57% rise from 2022 to 2023, highlighting a public health crisis.

  • 3

    The Hajjah Governorate has recorded 48 probable diphtheria cases, ranking fourth among northern governorates in Yemen.

  • 4

    Vaccination coverage in Yemen has declined drastically, from 80% in 2017-2018 to 42% in 2024, exacerbating diphtheria outbreaks.

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    This study aims to fill the knowledge gap on diphtheria epidemiology in Hajjah, providing data for effective public health strategies.

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Trends in Epidemiology and Clinical Characteristics of Diphtheria in Yemen's Hajjah Governorate: A Seven-Year Retrospective Study (2018–2024)

  • by Wadhah Hassan Edrees, Abdulbasit Ahmed Al-Ghoury, Abdulrahman Abdullah Humaid, Qais Yusuf Abdullah, Ali Ahmed Al-Hadheq, Wadee Abdullah Al-Shehari, Ali Ahmed Al-Halani, Mohammed Alsebaeai

  • February 20, 2026

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