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Boy dies of measles in Nepalgunj
Over 25 people have tested positive for the viral respiratory disease so far.
J Pandey
Published at : January 5, 2023
Updated at : January 5, 2023 15:58
Nepalgunj
A boy died of measles in Nepalgunj of Banke district on Wednesday.
According to the District Health Office, over 25 people are currently suffering from the viral respiratory disease.
The health office in Nepalgunj held an emergency meeting to control the spread of the disease and wrote to the local government for assistance following the death.
On Saturday, four children of the same family in Nepalgunj Sub-metropolitan City-5 were diagnosed with the disease. Health officials said the treatment and diagnosis were delayed as the cases went unreported.
“Many infected people are being treated at homes,” said Sunita Paudel, head of Banke Health Office. “The kid who lost his life was also unreported of suffering from the disease. We are preparing to track down all those infected and administer vaccines.”...
Boy dies of measles in Nepalgunj
Over 25 people have tested positive for the viral respiratory disease so far.
J Pandey
Published at : January 5, 2023
Updated at : January 5, 2023 15:58
Nepalgunj
A boy died of measles in Nepalgunj of Banke district on Wednesday.
According to the District Health Office, over 25 people are currently suffering from the viral respiratory disease.
The health office in Nepalgunj held an emergency meeting to control the spread of the disease and wrote to the local government for assistance following the death.
On Saturday, four children of the same family in Nepalgunj Sub-metropolitan City-5 were diagnosed with the disease. Health officials said the treatment and diagnosis were delayed as the cases went unreported.
“Many infected people are being treated at homes,” said Sunita Paudel, head of Banke Health Office. “The kid who lost his life was also unreported of suffering from the disease. We are preparing to track down all those infected and administer vaccines.”...
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