After measles hits over 60 children, Baglung to start vaccination Friday
Summary
Over 60 children aged mostly 10 to 19 years have been infected with measles in Dhorpatan Municipality, Baglung, prompting vaccination efforts starting Friday to control the outbreak.
Key Points
- Over 60 children mostly aged 10 to 19 have been infected with measles in Dhorpatan Municipality, Baglung.
- 14 children with high fever and rashes have been admitted to local hospitals.
- The outbreak is suspected to have spread from neighboring Badigad Rural Municipality.
- Health authorities plan to vaccinate around 7,000 children aged 10 to 19 starting Friday to control the outbreak.
- Measles elimination goals for Nepal by 2026 are challenged due to recent outbreaks and low vaccination coverage.
