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Measles outbreak: Five cases reported in Kwale
Wednesday January 30 2019
In Summary
The first measles case was reported at Msulwa Dispensary.
The health department has blamed the low immunisation levels in the village for the disease outbreak.
By WINNIE ATIENO
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Anxiety has gripped Kwale residents after a measles outbreak was reported in Msulwa village.
So far, five people, who exhibited symptoms of the disease, were treated at Msulwa Dispensary.
?So far five cases have been confirmed and samples have been taken to Nairobi. County health department is trying to contain the situation,? a doctor who wished not to be named since he is not authorised to speak to the media, told the Nation.
The medic said that the health department was struggling to contain the situation. County Health Executive Francis Gwama promised to issue a statement later...
Measles outbreak: Five cases reported in Kwale
Wednesday January 30 2019
In Summary
The first measles case was reported at Msulwa Dispensary.
The health department has blamed the low immunisation levels in the village for the disease outbreak.
By WINNIE ATIENO
More by this Author
Anxiety has gripped Kwale residents after a measles outbreak was reported in Msulwa village.
So far, five people, who exhibited symptoms of the disease, were treated at Msulwa Dispensary.
?So far five cases have been confirmed and samples have been taken to Nairobi. County health department is trying to contain the situation,? a doctor who wished not to be named since he is not authorised to speak to the media, told the Nation.
The medic said that the health department was struggling to contain the situation. County Health Executive Francis Gwama promised to issue a statement later...