Measles outbreak kills dozens of children in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has reported that suspected measles has killed at least 98 children over the past three weeks, as authorities intensify…
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Kaduna govt to immunize over 4.2m children against measles, rubella
The Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board has rolled out an integrated measles and rubella vaccination campaign to reduce child…
Second child dies of measles as Texas outbreak worsens
A second child has died from measles as an outbreak of the highly contagious virus continues to grow in western Texas.
The…
Measles cases rose 79 percent globally last year – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) voiced alarm Tuesday at the rapid spread of measles, with more than 306,000 cases reported…
Measles outbreak in Borno hits 9,000
The measles outbreak in Maiduguri, Borno's capital, has risen to nearly 9,000 cases since last year, with 597 new cases confirmed…
How to shield yourself from Measles
Measles, a highly contagious viral infection, was once a common childhood illness with potentially severe complications.…
Abia records three suspected cases of measles
The government of Abia State has reported three suspected cases of measles in the Arochukwu and Umunneochi Local Government Areas…
[HEALTH TIPS] Measles in children; meaning, symptoms, prevention,…
Measles is a highly contagious virus-borne disease. Despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine, it remains a leading…
Measles: Ekiti to vaccinate 320,000 children
The Ekiti Government is to on vaccination of no fewer than 320,000 children ages nine months and 59 months under the integrated…
50 children feared dead from measles in Rivers communities
A measles outbreak in Rivers State's Kugbo Clan of Abua/Odual Local Government Area is believed to have killed 50 children.
The…