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Why measles cases spiked in Tanzania in the past year
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Summary
According to the government from July 2022 - February 2023 the country faced a sporadic measles outbreak affecting several districts and leaving thousands of children infected
Dar es Salaam. Service and supply chain disruptions, resource diversion to response efforts, and controversies about Covid-19 vaccines caused major declines in routine coverage in the country, leaving populations vulnerable to preventable diseases like meals.
According to the government from July 2022 - February 2023 the country faced a sporadic measles outbreak affecting several districts and leaving thousands of children infected.
Ministry of Health program officer Ms Lotalis Gadau said from June 2022 to May 3, 2023 there were at least 3,923 confirmed cases...
Why measles cases spiked in Tanzania in the past year
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Summary
According to the government from July 2022 - February 2023 the country faced a sporadic measles outbreak affecting several districts and leaving thousands of children infected
Dar es Salaam. Service and supply chain disruptions, resource diversion to response efforts, and controversies about Covid-19 vaccines caused major declines in routine coverage in the country, leaving populations vulnerable to preventable diseases like meals.
According to the government from July 2022 - February 2023 the country faced a sporadic measles outbreak affecting several districts and leaving thousands of children infected.
Ministry of Health program officer Ms Lotalis Gadau said from June 2022 to May 3, 2023 there were at least 3,923 confirmed cases...