Measles detected in Dhorpatan Municipality, Health Ministry preparing for vaccination
Summary
Measles cases have been detected in Dhorpatan Municipality, Baglung district, prompting the Health Ministry to initiate a vaccination campaign targeting around 7,000 children.
Key Points
- Measles cases detected in Dhorpatan Municipality, Baglung district.
- Health Ministry to launch vaccination campaign targeting about 7,000 children aged 10-20 years.
- Five confirmed measles cases found in wards 7, 8, and 9 after testing at National Public Health Laboratory, Teku.
- A team of doctors is actively working in the municipality to control the outbreak.
