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The measles outbreak the began in Katanga province is ongoing. Since the beginning of 2015, a total of 30 000 cases have been recorded, including 428 fatal cases. From the middle of August 2015, 10 000 cases and more than 100 deaths have been reported.
The United Nations have contained the outbreak for the short term, however, poor roads and health services in the region are impeding the vaccination efforts.
This is the worst outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo since 2010-11, when around 77 000 cases, including 1085 fatalities were recorded in Katanga.
(Via Reuters 16/10/15 - accessed 20/10/15)
It should be confirmed that children have received their recommended doses of MMR at 12-13 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.
