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The measles outbreak in Sudan that began at the end of last year (2014) is ongoing. Measles cases have been reported across the country as all 18 states are affected. The Ministry of Health has recorded a total of 3351 confirmed cases and 71 measles related deaths, as of 4 October 2015.
The worst affected states are: West Darfur (667 cases), Red Sea (563 cases) and Kassala (533 cases). Unicef reports that the number of confirmed measles cases in this ongoing outbreak is almost five times the annual average. Aid organisations in the area are continuing to lend support.
(Via Dabanga - accessed 29/10/15)
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.
