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Northern Cape Measles Outbreak Linked to Low Vaccination Coverage

Northern Cape Measles Outbreak Linked to Low Vaccination Coverage

Health officials in South Africa’s Northern Cape report a growing measles outbreak, citing immunity gaps among children who are not fully vaccinated. The department is boosting surveillance, rapid response, and catch-up immunization to curb transmission.

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Low vaccination coverage fuels measles outbreak in the Northern Cape