Measles is spreading across Baglung, dozens of children hospitalised
Summary
Measles has spread across Baglung district, infecting 83 people mostly children, with multiple hospitalizations and government vaccination efforts underway to contain the outbreak.
Key Points
- Measles outbreak began in Sarlahi district and has spread to multiple municipalities in Baglung district.
- 83 people, mostly children over 10 years old, have been infected, with many hospitalized including cases with pneumonia.
- Government started immunisation campaigns targeting around 7,000 children aged 10 to 19 in affected areas, with plans to expand vaccination.
- Experts cite low vaccination coverage and gaps in immunisation as reasons for recurring measles outbreaks in Nepal, which has missed elimination goals.
