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Measles death toll in Samoa rises to 81

Measles death toll in Samoa rises to 81

Dec 26, 2019, at 06:09 pm

Suva/Xinhua: The Samoan government confirmed one more death in the island nation's measles epidemic on Thursday, bringing the death toll to 81 since the measles outbreak started in mid-October.

'A global measles crisis' is well underway, UN agency chiefs warn

'A global measles crisis' is well underway, UN agency chiefs warn

Apr 16, 2019, at 09:53 am

New York, Apr 16 (IBNS): Noting a 300 per cent surge in the number of measles cases during the first three months of this year, compared to the same period last year, two UN agency heads declared on Monday that we now stand “in the middle of a global measles crisis”.

Bangladesh steps up vaccination for new Rohingya arrivals as measles cases rise

Bangladesh steps up vaccination for new Rohingya arrivals as measles cases rise

Nov 14, 2017, at 01:59 am

Cox’s Bazar, Nov 13 (IBNS):  An increase in the number of suspected measles cases among the newly arrived Rohingya and their host communities in southern Bangladesh has prompted the Government and UN partners to step up immunization efforts in overcrowded camps and makeshift shelters close to the border with Myanmar.