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Measles on the rise in 9 districts
Measles has resurfaced in Sri Lanka, despite being recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2019 for successfully eradicating the disease.
Speaking at a media briefing yesterday (Dec. 27), Health Ministry Secretary Dr.Palitha Mahipala said that a surge of Measles cases have been reported from 09 districts, namely Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Galle, Matara, Kandy, Jaffna, Kurunegala, and Kalmunai.
To combat this unexpected setback, health authorities have devised a special programme in collaboration with the WHO’s South Asian regional office and the Geneva office...
Measles on the rise in 9 districts
Measles has resurfaced in Sri Lanka, despite being recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2019 for successfully eradicating the disease.
Speaking at a media briefing yesterday (Dec. 27), Health Ministry Secretary Dr.Palitha Mahipala said that a surge of Measles cases have been reported from 09 districts, namely Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Galle, Matara, Kandy, Jaffna, Kurunegala, and Kalmunai.
To combat this unexpected setback, health authorities have devised a special programme in collaboration with the WHO’s South Asian regional office and the Geneva office...