Measles outbreak in Zimbabwe kills 157 unvaccinated children

Measles vaccine. At least 2,056 cases have been reported in Zimbabwe. [File, Standard]

A measles outbreak in Zimbabwe has killed 157 children, most of whom were unvaccinated due to their family's religious beliefs, officials said.

The measles outbreak was first reported in the eastern Manicaland province in early April and has since spread to all parts of the country.