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An outbreak of measles in Libreville on the northern coast of Gabon has been ongoing since the beginning of the year (2013). The Ministry of Health declared an epidemic following confirmation of the infection in 23 laboratory samples. Samples from suspected cases are being collected throughout the country.
The Ministry of Health implemented a national immunisation campaign aimed at children from 9 months to 10 years of age living in Libreville and the neighbouring commune of Owendo. Subsequently 250 000 children have been immunised.
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.
