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An outbreak of measles has been reported from Kabwooya Sub-county in Hoima District, western Uganda. The outbreak began in January 2013, and is the worst in the area for 10 years. Around 159 cases including 6 deaths have been recorded and the worst affected villages are: Sayuni, Kabegaramire, Nyairongo, Rwenkobe, Igahura, Karokarungi, Dongo, Rwengabi and Nyakabaale.
An immunisation campaign is underway, targeting at least 10 000 children in the area in an attempt to contain the outbreak.
Advice for Travellers
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.
