Measles Outbreak Hits 45 Counties in Kenya

Author:
Citizen TV
Publisher:
Citizen TV
Publication Date:
2 October 2012
Tags:

A measles outbreak has claimed the lives of at least 32 children in the country, this year alone. The number of reported measles cases is on the rise with the Ministry of Public Health confirming that 45 out of the 47 counties have reported measles in children this year. Health officials are now bracing for a measles vaccination campaign necessitated by the rise in the number of unvaccinated children.

More on This
Kenya Sounds Alarm Over Measles Outbreak

Follow AllAfrica

AllAfrica publishes around 400 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.