India: 2022/2023 Measles

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Source: https://www.dailypioneer.com/2022/s...-measles-erupt-in-palamu-commissionerate.html


Cases of measles erupt in Palamu commissionerate
Saturday, 23 April 2022 | M FAIYAZ AHMAD | DALTONGANJ

Cases of measles have started erupting in the Palamu division, which has 3 districts Garhwa, Palamu and Latehar. Civil surgeon Garhwa Dr Kamlesh Kumar confirming it said, "There was an 'outbreak' of measles at village Arsali under Bhavnathpur block."
He said our team detected 5 cases of suspected measles. Blood samples of all the 5 were sent to the RIMS Ranchi for a measles test. There is no test facility for measles in the district hospitals across Jharkhand.
Dr Kamlesh said out of the 5 cases, one tested measles positive while three tested measles negative.
No pathological opinion could be formed about the remaining one blood sample added, Dr Kamlesh Kumar which has been kept pending.
Asked about the 'outbreak' which denotes a larger area of infection to which the surveillance medical officer of WHO Palamu Dr Mirtunjay Singh said "In our medical parlance we use the term outbreak where we come across 5 or more cases of suspected measles. At this Garhwa village Arsali there were found 5 cases and hence it is seen as an outbreak."
The WHO surveillance medical officer said there are 18 outbreaks in Palamu which means 90 people are having symptoms of measles like high fever, maculopapular rashes, runny nose, red hot eyes, cough, tiredness,loss of appetite etc...

 

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Source: https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/haryana/measles-outbreak-in-nuh-394021

Measles 'outbreak' in Haryana's Nuh district
2 cases confirmed, 47 suspected
Tribune News Service

Nuh, May 11

At least four villages in the district have reported outbreak of measles with two cases having been confirmed. As many as 47 suspected cases have surfaced, according to Health Department. Dr Virendra Singh Ahlawat, State Immunisation Officer, who led a team that conducted a field visit to the affected villages, said a total of two cases have been confirmed...

 

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Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/d...o-immunisation-in-52-villages-in-nuh-8053843/

After 150 suspected measles cases, health department to ramp up immunisation in 52 villages in Nuh
Health department officials said that in the past month, at least 100 suspected cases of measles have been reported in Nawab Garh, Ghasera, Umri villages and their adjoining areas.
By: Express News Service | Gurgaon |
July 27, 2022 9:27:38 am

To contain the spread of measles after over 150 suspected cases were reported in the past three months, the health authorities in Nuh district have started a campaign to ramp up vaccination in 52 villages, which have a vaccination rate of over 20 per cent.

Health department officials said that in the past month, at least 100 suspected cases of measles have been reported in Nawab Garh, Ghasera, Umri villages and their adjoining areas.

In May, at least 47 suspected cases of measles were reported in Ferozepur Jhirka and adjoining areas after a case was reported in Nagina block, prompting the health department to conduct screening and immunisation. A team from World Health Organisation (WHO) had also visited the district, following the outbreak...

 

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Health officials on alert after six cases of measles in Govandi (Mumbai): https://www.hindustantimes.com/citi...es-of-measles-in-govandi-101667848633947.html

 

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Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/citi...-three-deaths-in-48hours-101667934777494.html

Govandi slum reports 15 suspected measles cases, three deaths in 48-hours
mumbai news
Published on Nov 09, 2022 12:42 AM IST

Mumbai In last 48 hours, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) health team detected 15 suspected cases of measles in Govandi slums on Tuesday...

 

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Source: https://www.news18.com/news/explain...mbai-on-alert-know-symptoms-cure-6366247.html

Measles Mayhem: 84 Cases in 2 Months, 3 Deaths in 48 Hrs Put Mumbai on Alert | Know Symptoms, Cure
By: News Desk
Edited By: Apoorva Misra
News18.com
Last Updated: November 12, 2022, 11:20 IST

Mumbai is on alert yet again, this time against the highly contagious measles disease which is suspected to have killed three children within a span of 48 hours and infected over 80 people in a span of two months.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) confirmed the outbreak and said most cases are from the M-East ward that covers Govandi. Till October, the city recorded several cases of measles from the slum pockets in Dharavi, Govandi, Kurla, Mahim, Bandra and Matunga, the Indian Express reported. So far, four deaths associated with measles have been reported. One died early in October, while three children Hasnain (5), Noorain (3.5) and Fazal khan (13 months old) — all residents of Rafi Nagar in Govandi — died within 48 hours between October 26-27. Two of the deaths are still under review by the civic death committee for confirmation of the cause of death, IE said.

According to BMC, between September and October, 84 cases of measles were reported. The corporation’s team, which is going door-to-door to check on possible cases, visited the disease-prone areas ahead of the Union government’s team landing in Mumbai. A team member said the children who died were not fully immunised, which made them susceptible to the infection.

The healthcare workers added that vaccination in slums, especially in Govandi which is located close to the Deonar dumping ground, is difficult since residents are hesitant and prone to neglect their symptoms...

 

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Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/citi...d-confirmed-death-so-far-101668494637914.html

Baby dies of measles in Mumbai; second confirmed death so far
mumbai news
Published on Nov 15, 2022 12:13 PM IST
According to the officials from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the toddler was from Null Bazar, Pydhonie
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HT Correspondent

In a tragic incident, a one-year-old baby boy suffering from measles died on Monday while undergoing treatment at Kasturba Hospital. This was the city’s second confirmed measles death.

According to the officials from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the toddler was from Null Bazar, Pydhonie.

He died due to acute renal failure and septicemia with measles bronchopneumonia, the officials added.

He was on ventilator since Saturday as he had respiratory problems.

Meanwhile, 124 measles patients have been registered since January..

 

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Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india...cases-surges-to-1-263-bmc-11668655427604.html

Measles outbreak in Mumbai, count of suspected cases surges to 1,263: BMC
1 min read . Updated: 17 Nov 2022, 09:24 AM IST Livemint

Seven suspected measles deaths and 164 cases of the viral infection have been reported in Mumbai since September 2022, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has said.

The civic body said that most of the cases have shown symptoms of fever and rashes on the body. Overall, the number of suspected measles cases in the city rose to 1,263, and 647 of these cases included children in the age group of 1 to 4 years, the BMC added.

The number of patients admitted in hospitals due to measles infection rose to 80, it said, adding that 12 new patients were admitted on Wednesday...

 

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Source: https://thewire.in/health/maharashtra-8-suspected-measles-deaths-503-cases-reported-so-far


Maharashtra: 8 Suspected Measles Deaths, 503 Cases Reported So Far
As per the health department bulletin, 25 new patients of measles were admitted in the city on Thursday, taking the number of hospitalised persons to 105.
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Mumbai: Maharashtra has reported 503 cases of measles so far this year and eight deaths suspected to be caused by the viral infection – all in Mumbai – the health department said on Thursday, November 17, as chief minister Eknath Shinde reviewed the situation and asked officials to give special attention to hospitalised patients.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), in a separate bulletin, said the metropolis has reported eight suspected deaths due to the disease and 169 confirmed cases so far.

As per the bulletin, 25 new patients of measles were admitted in the city, taking the number of hospitalised persons to 105. While two patients are on oxygen support, 38 others were discharged from hospitals.

A state health department bulletin said measles outbreak has been reported from 26 places in Maharashtra – 14 in Mumbai, seven in Bhiwandi (Thane district) and five in Malegaon town (Nashik district)...

 

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Source: https://theprint.in/india/mumbai-sees-24-fresh-measles-cases-and-one-suspected-death-bmc/1228820/

Mumbai sees 24 fresh measles cases and one suspected death: BMC
PTI
22 November, 2022 12:01 am IST
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Mumbai, Nov 21 (PTI) Mumbai on Monday reported 24 new confirmed cases of measles, while a one-year girl from suburban Govandi is suspected to have died of the viral infection, the city civic body said.

The tally of measles cases in the city since January 1 this year has risen to 208, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.

The death toll due to measles since the beginning of this year remained unchanged at eight, while the death in Govandi is being probed.

Six confirmed cases were reported from the M-East ward (which covers Govandi and Deonar) followed by five in Kurla.

“24 confirmed measles cases were added on Monday,” the BMC report said.

The number of suspected patients who have reported symptoms like fever and rash increased to 3,208, the civic body added...

 

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Source: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/8-month-old-child-dies-in-mumbai-of-suspected-measles-3547345

8-Month-Old Dies Of Measles In Mumbai, Centre Issues Advisory: 10 Points
Besides Mumbai, Ranchi in Jharkhand, Ahmedabad in Gujarat and Malappuram in Kerala have also reported a surge in cases of measles among children.
India NewsNDTV News DeskUpdated: November 23, 2022 10:28 pm IST

Mumbai/New Delhi: An 8-month-old child was identified as the latest casualty of a measles outbreak in Mumbai, taking the total number of deaths to 12 on Wednesday, as the central government expressed concern at the rising cases and issued an advisory.

Here are the 10 latest developments in this story:

Mumbai recorded 13 new cases of measles, taking the tally of infections since the beginning of the year to 233, authorities said.

The 8-month-old boy from neighbouring Bhiwandi died in a Mumbai hospital on Tuesday evening, they said.

The child developed rashes all over his body on November 20 and was admitted to a municipal hospital on Tuesday evening but died within a few hours, a government statement said.

The central government said it was particularly concerned at the rising cases in some districts of Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Kerala and Maharashtra, and advised states on preparedness and response...

 

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Source: https://www.msn.com/en-in/health/he...resh-cases-of-measles-zero-deaths/ar-AA14B0pG


Mumbai: City records 32 fresh cases of measles, zero deaths
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Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) recorded 32 fresh cases of measles with no new deaths, on Saturday.

Looking at the increase in the cases of measles, the Maharashtra government has decided for extra doses. Children from 56 blocks in the state are going to get these doses.

The BMC will administer special doses of the measles-rubella (MR) vaccine to 1,34,833 children in the age group of 9 months to 5 years to tackle the surge in cases...

 

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Source: https://www.ibtimes.co.in/measles-o...over-700-maha-everything-you-need-know-854572

Measles outbreak: Mumbai reports with 303 cases, over 700 in Maha; everything you need to know
Mostly seen among children aged six months to three years, the disease is called 'khasra' and is one of the leading causes of death and disability among young children. Read on.
By IBT News Desk
November 30, 2022 15:26 IST

Maharashtra and its capital city Mumbai are reeling under an outbreak of Measles, with the caseload across the state reaching 717 and the death toll stands at 14 since the start of the year. In Mumbai alone, 303 cases have been reported so far and 10 deaths as of November 28.

In comparison, Maharashtra recorded 1,337 confirmed cases in 2019, 2,150 in 2020, and 3,668 last year.

Further, Kerala in southern India is also seeing an outbreak of the highly contagious disease, with 150 cases being reported in pockets of Malappuram, including Pookkottur and Kalpakanchery...

 

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Source: https://ahmedabadmirror.com/clinical-measles-cases-in-abad-cross-1000-mark/81848366.html

Clinical measles cases in A’bad cross 1,000 mark
Brendan Dabhi 03-12-2022 06:00 AM

A day before Gujarat votes in the first phase of assembly elections on December 1, the number of ‘clinically diagnosed’ Measles cases in Ahmedabad has crossed 1000.
Experts worry that as winter intensifies so will the cases.
The number of confirmed cases stands at 420 due to waiting for laboratory reports. However, experts said once an outbreak is identified and several cases confirmed, all children, who are clinically diagnosed with fever and severe rashes, are admitted and treated for Measles infection.
In Ahmedabad, the outbreak has been confirmed in about 20 centres in three zones. The South Zone is the worst affected followed by the North and East zones...

 

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Source: https://www.business-standard.com/a...th-total-tally-at-386-bmc-122120300769_1.html

Mumbai records 15 new measles cases, no death; total tally at 386: BMC
Mumbai on Saturday recorded 15 new measles cases, which took the infection tally here to 386, while the death toll remained unchanged at eight, a civic official said
Press Trust of India | Mumbai
Last Updated at December 3, 2022 22:01 IST

Mumbai on Saturday recorded 15 new measles cases, which took the infection tally here to 386, while the death toll remained unchanged at eight, a civic official said.

A statement from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said its special 'outbreak response immunisation' drive saw 55 children between six to nine months of age and 3.064 children in the nine months to five years segment being given measles vaccines during the day...

 

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Source: https://www.livemint.com/science/he...t-fever-rash-surveillance-11670205769284.html

Measles surge in India: Govt directs states to boost fever, rash surveillance
4 min read . Updated: 05 Dec 2022, 08:44 AM IST Written By Karishma Pranav Bhavsar

.... “The Union health ministry has been asking states to heighten surveillance so that cases are not missed, and also detected early so that treatment reaches on time. This will help save lives," official aware of the matter said told HT, requesting anonymity.

The two states, Maharashtra and Kerala have seen rise in measles cases. As per the health department's bulletin on 3 December, Maharashtra has so far recorded 807 measles cases and 18 deaths linked to the disease, most of them from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Earlier on November 28, a one-year-old girl died in Mumbai after contracting measles.

On 30 November, Kerala's Malappuram reported 160 cases of measles reported in the district. The Indian Academy of Paediatricians stepped in and appealed for vaccination amid the reportedly alarming hike in the cases. Dr Jose Ouseph, State President of Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Kerala told ANI that so far there hasn't been any mortality due to measles in the district. Apart from these 2 states, increased numbers of measles cases have also been reported in Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand.

Earlier, the Central government had also deployed high-level teams to Ranchi (Jharkhand), Ahmedabad (Gujarat) and Malappuram (Kerala) to look into the surge in measles cases among children...