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Ministry of Health Issues Warning on Measles Resurgence in Schools and Border Provinces
Posted Dec 21, 2024 23:46 by EAC News
Phnom Penh – The Ministry of Health has issued a warning about a resurgence of measles in schools and border provinces, linked to a decline in vaccination rates during the COVID-19 pandemic. This troubling trend, observed since October 2024, poses significant health risks, particularly to children.
In a press release dated December 20, 2024, the Ministry highlighted that measles—a highly contagious respiratory illness—has reemerged not only in Cambodia but also in neighboring countries...
...Between January and December 2024, Cambodia recorded 375 confirmed measles cases across 17 provinces. Children, migrants, and mobile populations in border areas have been identified as the most at-risk groups. The Ministry emphasized that the measles virus can remain airborne for up to two hours, facilitating rapid transmission in crowded settings...
Ministry of Health Issues Warning on Measles Resurgence in Schools and Border Provinces
Posted Dec 21, 2024 23:46 by EAC News
Phnom Penh – The Ministry of Health has issued a warning about a resurgence of measles in schools and border provinces, linked to a decline in vaccination rates during the COVID-19 pandemic. This troubling trend, observed since October 2024, poses significant health risks, particularly to children.
In a press release dated December 20, 2024, the Ministry highlighted that measles—a highly contagious respiratory illness—has reemerged not only in Cambodia but also in neighboring countries...
...Between January and December 2024, Cambodia recorded 375 confirmed measles cases across 17 provinces. Children, migrants, and mobile populations in border areas have been identified as the most at-risk groups. The Ministry emphasized that the measles virus can remain airborne for up to two hours, facilitating rapid transmission in crowded settings...