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Lilongwe record 32 suspected measles cases
Nov 06, 2023 Archangel Nzangaya Health
The Malawi Ministry of Health has declared measles outbreak in the capital city Lilongwe with nine cases being confirmed positive and 32 suspected cases.
This is according to the ministry’s press statement released on Monday, 6th November, 2023 which has been signed Dr Samson Mndolo who is the Secretary for Health.
In the statement, the ministry says 32 suspected measles cases have been recorded in Area 36 in Lilongwe and says nine cases have already been confirmed positive for measles.
“The Ministry of Health would like to inform the public that an outbreak of measles has been confirmed in Area 36 (Zamkutu, along the by-pass road), Lilongwe. The outbreak has affected several villages in the area, with a total of 32 suspected measles cases recorded as of 03 November 2023. Blood samples from 9 suspected cases were tested, and all were confirmed positive for measles.
“Most of the affected individuals are children aged under 15 years many of whom had not received the recommended measles vaccination. The reasons for non vaccination include religious and cultural beliefs,” reads part of the statement...
Lilongwe record 32 suspected measles cases
Nov 06, 2023 Archangel Nzangaya Health
The Malawi Ministry of Health has declared measles outbreak in the capital city Lilongwe with nine cases being confirmed positive and 32 suspected cases.
This is according to the ministry’s press statement released on Monday, 6th November, 2023 which has been signed Dr Samson Mndolo who is the Secretary for Health.
In the statement, the ministry says 32 suspected measles cases have been recorded in Area 36 in Lilongwe and says nine cases have already been confirmed positive for measles.
“The Ministry of Health would like to inform the public that an outbreak of measles has been confirmed in Area 36 (Zamkutu, along the by-pass road), Lilongwe. The outbreak has affected several villages in the area, with a total of 32 suspected measles cases recorded as of 03 November 2023. Blood samples from 9 suspected cases were tested, and all were confirmed positive for measles.
“Most of the affected individuals are children aged under 15 years many of whom had not received the recommended measles vaccination. The reasons for non vaccination include religious and cultural beliefs,” reads part of the statement...
