Measles cases and fatalities are on the rise, with a total of 209 deaths reported since mid-March primarily among children. Although a vaccination campaign began on April 5 across 30 high-burden areas, experts predict that significant improvements won’t be observed until mid-May due to time needed for immunity to develop. The ongoing crisis has led to over 3,000 patients being treated for suspected measles, and daily reports show record numbers of confirmed and suspected cases. While vaccination efforts aim to reach 18 million children, challenges such as a shortage of testing kits hamper accurate case tracking and response. The World Health Organization warns that without urgent measures, the outbreak could continue to expand.
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