Vaccine Fears Fuel Measles Outbreak in Somalia

The cause of a measles outbreak in Somalia has yet to be determined but doctors say initial suspicions point to “unfounded rumors” that the vaccine could cause HIV/AIDS in children and interfere with their reproductive abilities.

Nigeria is to Immunize 63 Million Children to Protect Against Polio And Measles

Nigeria is to immunize 63 million children in another round of exercise to protect the children against polio and measles, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) said on Wednesday in Abuja.

Measles Outbreak Kills Nearly 19 Children in Southern Somalia

Reports from the southern Somali village of Leego indicate that at least 19 children, mainly under 5 years of age, have been killed by a measles outbreak in the past 48 hours.

Death Toll in Zimbabwe’s Measles Outbreak Rises to 570

The death toll from Zimbabwe’s measles outbreak estimated at 517 in August has risen to 570 people amid fears that several children were left out of an immunization campaign held four months ago. Latest figures from the United Nations show that more...

Lesotho Begins National Measles Immunization Campaign

The national immunization campaign against measles in children aged six months to 15 years began in Maseru on Monday. A nursing officer at Mabote Filter Clinic in Maseru, Maphomolo Nkuatsana said they have injections, vitamin A and de-worming tablets,...

YEMEN: Measles Deaths on the Rise in Saada

Six rounds of fighting between the army and Houthi-led rebels in northern Yemen since 2004 have prevented or limited immunization campaigns in the area and have subsequently led to a higher prevalence of measles, according to health officials.

United Nations to Help Zimbabwe Contain Measles Outbreak

The United Nations has allocated $5.6 million to Zimbabwe to help the country contain a measles outbreak that has killed more than 380 children since September 2009. Some five million children in Zimbabwe will receive urgently needed protection from measles,...

Measles Outbreak in Zimbabwe Declared “out of Control”

The United Nations (UN) has declared Zimbabwe’s measles outbreak “out of control” and appealed for $8 million to combat the disease which has spread nationwide. The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) issued a joint statement with the Zimbabwe government...

Japan to Provide Vaccination Assistance for Zimbabwe Women And Children

The Japanese government has said it would provide vaccinations for 370,000 Zimbabwean children and more than 500,000 women during the next year under a project in which it is partnering with the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Japanese ambassador to Zimbabwe...