Scabies outbreak affects Spanish soldiers in Ceuta

An outbreak of scabies has affected 24 Spanish soldiers serving in the North African enclave of Ceuta, according to the Spanish Ministry of Defense. The ministry has stated that the outbreak is not connected to the recent large-scale arrival of migrants in the city.

Officials clarified that two of the confirmed cases were recorded before the significant influx of migrants into Ceuta. Scabies is known to be common in areas with high humidity, and the ministry has assured that measures are in place for the treatment of the soldiers, the sanitation of facilities, and the prevention of further cases.

Despite the ministry's assurances, military associations are demanding more information regarding the origin of the scabies outbreak. There have been reports and complaints concerning the living conditions of soldiers in facilities that had been unused for an extended period, raising questions about the adequacy of the current accommodations.

The situation highlights potential concerns about health and living conditions within military installations, even as authorities work to contain the outbreak and reassure the public about its origins.