Via Digitalcongo.net: Kwilu: 65 deaths from the measles epidemic in Bandundu. The Google translation:
In only 20 weeks, 65 deaths from the measles epidemic have been reported in the Bandundu Urban-Rural Health Zone in Kwilu Province. Most of the people affected by this epidemic are children under 5 and adults, says Steve Matoma, chief medical officer of this health zone.
He revealed that this week, 1250 cases were recorded with 65 deaths including 48 deaths under 5 years and 17 more than 5 years. Steve Matoma said the vaccination campaign will run from November 29 to December 3, 2019, across the DRC.
He also said that this is a public health problem in the health zone, yet another reason for the Ministry of Health in collaboration with its partners to strengthen the health campaign. immunity of children aged 6 to 59 months to reduce morbidity and mortality from this epidemic.
