Uganda warns of rising measles cases nationwide

"Investigations revealed that 75 percent of the measles cases are among children under five years of age while 64 percent measles patients never received any measles-rubella vaccination, while only 33 percent received only one dose of the vaccine; which is not adequate for protec..

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Uganda's Ministry of Health has announced a significant increase in measles cases, with outbreaks reported in 20 districts this year. The ministry is intensifying efforts to control the disease, particularly among unvaccinated children.

75 percent of reported measles cases are among children under five years old, and a high percentage of these have not received adequate vaccination.
Charles Olaro, Director General of Health Services for the Ministry of Health, highlighted the severity of the outbreaks.
A nationwide measles-rubella immunization campaign is scheduled for October, aiming to vaccinate all children aged 9-59 months.