18 infected in measles outbreak in Dhorpatan
Summary
Dhorpatan Municipality in Baglung district has reported an outbreak of measles infecting 18 children, raising concerns about vaccination coverage and Nepal's goal to eliminate measles by 2026.
Key Points
- Dhorpatan Municipality in Baglung district has recorded an outbreak of measles with 18 children infected.
- The outbreak is the second in six weeks, following a recent measles outbreak in Malangwa Municipality, Sarlahi.
- Schools in Dhorpatan have been closed temporarily after more than 50 children fell ill in two weeks.
- Experts attribute outbreaks to low vaccination coverage, floating populations, and lack of awareness about vaccines.
- Nepal aims to eliminate measles by 2026 but has faced repeated outbreaks hindering this goal.
