Measles Outbreak Sparks Fear in Baglung's Dhorpatan; Isolation Wards Established
Summary
A measles outbreak in Dhorpatan, Baglung has led to the establishment of isolation wards and a planned vaccination campaign, with schools closed as a precaution.
Key Points
- Measles infections have been confirmed in five individuals in Dhorpatan Municipality Wards 7, 8, and 9, with suspicious symptoms in 74 others.
- A 26-bed isolation facility has been established at Bobang Health Post and Burtibang Hospital for infected patients.
- A special measles vaccination campaign is planned from Falgun 29 to Chaitra 1 to vaccinate 6,763 people in the affected area.
- Dhorpatan Municipality has closed schools following the spread of the infection to prevent further transmission.
