Communicable and non-communicable disease risks at the Grand Magal of Touba: The largest mass gathering in Senegal

An estimated 4 –5 million individuals gather each year in the holy city of Touba, Senegal during the Grand Magal religious pilgrimage. Pilgrims come from across Senegal and the surrounding countries, as well as from countries outside Africa. It is the largest mass gathering (MG) of the Mouride community and the largest Muslim religious MG in West Africa.

Source: Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease - August 25, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Cheikh Sokhna, Balla Mback é Mboup, Papa Gallo Sow, Gaoussou Camara, Mamadou Dieng, Mbaké Sylla, Lamine Gueye, Doudou Sow, Aldiouma Diallo, Philippe Parola, Didier Raoult, Philippe Gautret Source Type: research