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The outbreak of measles in Katanga province in the southeast of the country is not yet under control and has now spread to 20 of the 68 health districts of the province. In June 2015, 10 health districts were affected. As of 1 September 2015, more than 20 000 measles cases have been reported, including 300 measles related deaths.
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) are struggling to contain the outbreak due to a lack of resources; more human resources in particular are needed.
(Via Médecins Sans Frontières Press Release - accessed 04/09/15)
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. 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.
