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In-Depth: As schools open, will measles outbreaks get worse?

Posted in: Child health, Healthcare system, Latest

Almost 400 cases of measles have been reported across five provinces over the last four months. The NICD has advised that clinicians should be on high alert, as the opening of schools may lead to localised outbreaks. Elri Voigt reports on the current state of the outbreak, the potential outcomes, and what is being done to curtail the spread of measles in the country.

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In-Depth: As schools open, will measles outbreaks get worse?

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