According to information from UNICEF, Following one of the worst measles outbreaks in Sudan’s recent history,
the Ministry of Health with support from UNICEF, the Measles and Rubella
Initiative (M&RI) and national partners, is launching a massive
campaign to immunize 7.9 million children aged six months to 15 years
against this life-threatening disease.
Since the start of the
outbreak at the end of 2014, there have been 1,730 confirmed cases,
3,175 suspected cases and 22 fatalities. West Darfur remains the worst
affected state, with 441 confirmed cases and five deaths. Kassala has
had 365 confirmed cases and five deaths, while in Red Sea state there
have been 263 cases and four deaths.
“Measles is a life
threatening disease but one that can easily be prevented with timely
immunization,” said Geert Cappelaere, UNICEF Representative in Sudan.
“Every girl and boy must be reached no matter where they live. There are
no excuses and no child can be left out.”
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