Measles infections on the rise
Dr. Munir Mohamed Matar, general director of the state’s ministry of health, disclosed that two people died and another 50 got infected by measles in al-Sref Beni Hussein, Saraf Omra and Al-Waha localities in North Darfur, Radio Dabanga has learned on Tuesday October 23. The general director told Radio Dabanga that two people died from measles in Jebel ‘Aamer, al-Sref Beni Hussein locality. According to Dr. Munir’s statement there are at least 34 other cases in Saraf Omra, Mistreihah and Al-Waha localities. He added that most victims are between 20 and 45 years old and that many of them work in the gold mines. Dr. Munir said a medical team will be sent to the affected areas to conduct an investigation on what caused the rapid spread of measles infection. In addition, Dr. Munir called on the residents of the affected areas to be cautious towards hygiene to avoid getting infected.
Dr. Munir Mohamed Matar, general director of the state’s ministry of health, disclosed that two people died and another 50 got infected by measles in al-Sref Beni Hussein, Saraf Omra and Al-Waha localities in North Darfur, Radio Dabanga has learned on Tuesday October 23.
The general director told Radio Dabanga that two people died from measles in Jebel ‘Aamer, al-Sref Beni Hussein locality. According to Dr. Munir’s statement there are at least 34 other cases in Saraf Omra, Mistreihah and Al-Waha localities.
He added that most victims are between 20 and 45 years old and that many of them work in the gold mines. Dr. Munir said a medical team will be sent to the affected areas to conduct an investigation on what caused the rapid spread of measles infection.
In addition, Dr. Munir called on the residents of the affected areas to be cautious towards hygiene to avoid getting infected.
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