Mauritania
West Africa · Africa· Physician brief
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All alerts →In 2025, from 1 January to 2 November, a total of 20 412 suspected diphtheria cases, including 1 252 deaths (an average case fatality ratio [CFR] – 6.1 %) have been reported across eight Member States in the WHO African Region (Algeria, Chad, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Nige…
WHO Disease Outbreak News · Nov 21, 2025
Vaccines
General prevention
Food & water
Use bottled or treated water. Healthcare access is limited.
Mosquito protection
Mosquito-bite prevention is essential in southern regions where malaria is present. Risk concentrates in the rainy season (July–October).
Sources
Based on CDC Travelers' Health, CDC Yellow Book, and the Swiss Federal Vaccination Schedule (BAG). Always verify current recommendations before travel.
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This brief is for informational purposes and does not replace personalized medical advice.
Consult a travel medicine specialist 4–8 weeks before departure.