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5 July 2018
CAJ News Agency (Johannesburg)
Congo-Kinshasa: Dozens Dead in DRC Measles Outbreak
By Jean Kassongo
Kinshasa ? AT LEAST 30 people have died from an outbreak of measles in the conflict-torn Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The deaths are from 1 850 cases confirmed in the southern Haut-Katanga Province, closer to Zambia, since the beginning of the year.
Some ten health zones are affected by the disease, particularly Upper Katanga.
Neighbouring provinces including Lualaba and Haut-Lomami have also confirmed outbreaks...
5 July 2018
CAJ News Agency (Johannesburg)
Congo-Kinshasa: Dozens Dead in DRC Measles Outbreak
By Jean Kassongo
Kinshasa ? AT LEAST 30 people have died from an outbreak of measles in the conflict-torn Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The deaths are from 1 850 cases confirmed in the southern Haut-Katanga Province, closer to Zambia, since the beginning of the year.
Some ten health zones are affected by the disease, particularly Upper Katanga.
Neighbouring provinces including Lualaba and Haut-Lomami have also confirmed outbreaks...