Baglung to Vaccinate All Children Against Measles Following Outbreak

Summary

The Ministry of Health and Population will vaccinate all children in Baglung district against measles following an outbreak in Dhorpatan Municipality where thirteen cases have been confirmed.

Key Points
  • The Ministry of Health and Population plans to vaccinate all children in Baglung district against measles.
  • The vaccination campaign is scheduled to start in Baisakh.
  • Thirteen cases of measles were confirmed in Dhorpatan Municipality.
  • The outbreak is linked to an individual arriving from India, and active case finding and surveillance are ongoing.
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