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Two outbreaks of measles have been reported by the media in Pakistan. The first is in Balochistan province, southwestern Pakistan. The outbreak has been ongoing since April 2014, and a total of 400 cases have been reported, including 16 measles related deaths. The current outbreak is occurring in the remote village of Kangra in Uthal. The Balochistan health minister reports that plans for an emergency vaccination campaign have been finalised.
The second outbreak has been reported in the Kyber Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Area of Pakistan. The worst affected villages in the area include: Morga, Madi Khel, Ghbargi Khel and Shegi Khel. The number of cases has not been stated in this report. Health officials for the Kyber Agency report than an immunisation campaign was initiated in the affected area one week ago.
It should be confirmed that children have received their recommended doses of MMR at 12-15 months of age and again pre-school around 3 years 6 months, while unimmunised adults who have not had the disease themselves may consider vaccination if thought to be at risk. Two doses of MMR vaccine are required to give adequate protection.
