Dozens Infected with Hepatitis Amid Official Negligence

Dozens Infected with Hepatitis Amid Official Negligence

The town of Mahajja, in the northern countryside of Daraa, has recorded a sharp rise in Hepatitis A infections in recent days, with 27 confirmed cases among schoolchildren and visitors to local health centers. The surge, which triggered a delayed response from health authorities, raises serious concerns about preparedness, oversight, and the failure to enforce basic preventive measures or detect early warning signs. An Outbreak Inside Schools Cu…