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Measles outbreak hits Cape Town

A measles epidemic has hit the Western Cape Province, South Africa. In response to the outbreak, the Provincial Department of Health has set up isolation wards in hospitals and is conducting a mass vaccination campaign in the affected districts.

 

More information on the measles outbreak

 

More information on measles control in Africa

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 03 March 2010 15:51 )  

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