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Central African Republic: Bangui records a new wave of measles cases
Posted by Oubangui Media | January 30 , 2026 | News , Society | 0|
Central African Republic: Bangui records a new wave of measles cases
In Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, a new wave of measles has emerged, primarily affecting children under four to five years old. Some cases have already been recorded at the Bangui pediatric complex. Health authorities at the hospital are mobilizing to provide care for these children.
In an interview with our newsroom, Dr. Petula Wakara, a pediatrician at the Bangui University Hospital Complex, acknowledged the outbreak. She explained, "Yes, since the beginning of November, we have had cases of measles recorded at our hospital, most of them children under 5 years old. It is an acute viral infection that is easily transmitted through the air. It initially manifests as a high fever, cough, runny nose, and a rash that subsequently spreads over the entire body."
According to her, the current situation of the patients appears to be stable because most of the cases are simple and have already stabilized. However, between 50 and 80 deaths have been recorded among the registered cases.
"For the past five years, we've had these recurring measles epidemics that are still raging in our country, and now I can't say whether the vaccines against these diseases are effective or not."
She also emphasizes the importance of managing these patients through medical follow-up to prevent secondary infections. However, vaccination remains a crucial tool for protecting children against this disease, and she urges parents to vaccinate their children from the first day or at three months of age.
Parents must also follow the vaccination schedule since vaccination is given up to the age of 9 months according to the program, in order to protect children against certain serious forms and complications of the disease.
This new wave of the epidemic sweeping the country, affecting children, is also impacting their families. As a result, the child must be hospitalized for necessary precautions to prevent contact with other family members. This measure helps prevent the spread of the disease.
Let us recall that, from November 28 to December 4, a vaccination campaign took place in the 35 health districts of the Central African Republic, where 2,316,891 (two million three hundred sixteen thousand eight hundred ninety-one) children aged between 0-59 months were vaccinated against polio and also 1,335,862 (one million three hundred thirty-five hundred sixty-two) aged 6 to 59 months were vaccinated against measles to protect children against these preventable diseases and to strengthen public health in the country.
Freddy Ulrich Tanga
https://oubanguimedias.com/2026/01/...gistre-une-nouvelle-vague-de-cas-de-rougeole/
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Health: Measles epidemic declared again at Carnot
January 29, 2026
After a brief respite, the measles outbreak has resurfaced in Carnot, in the Mambéré prefecture.
According to health officials, the district hospital has identified around twenty cases, and the patients have been immediately admitted. A report from our correspondent in the area, Evariste Grâce-à-Dieu Nolas.
Audio in French:
https://www.radiondekeluka.org/96251-sante-lepidemie-de-rougeole-declaree-de-nouveau-a-carnot