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Ministry fights measles outbreak in West Pokot, Garissa counties

Children getting immunised in the ongoing measles, mumps and rubella vaccination in Wajir County. [Jeckonia Otieno, Standard]

The Ministry of Health is planning to roll out massive immunisation campaign in West Pokot and Garissa counties following measles outbreak.

According to a disease outbreak report by the ministry, dated May 29, a total of 615 cases of measles have been reported, out of which, 31 confirmed and one death reported.

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