measles outbreak

Adamawa extends school resumption after fatal measles outbreak

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The Adamawa Government has extended the resumption of primary and secondary schools for the third term academic session to 13 May to enable the government to vaccinate children against measles.The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Aisha Umar, announced this in a statement on Monday in Yola. Ms Umar explained … Read more

UK in Midst of a Measles Emergency, Sparking Renewed Urgency To Address Vaccination Gaps

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The United Kingdom is currently grappling with a sharp rise in measles cases, prompting health authorities to launch extensive measures to curb the outbreak. The surge in infections has sparked a renewed urgency to address vaccination gaps and enhance public awareness about the importance of immunisation. In September 2017, Britain was revelling in the triumph … Read more