Measles outbreak kills 25 children in Gereida camp

Gereida

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4 May

.) -

At least 25 children have died from measles during a recent outbreak in Gereida camp in South Darfur.

A camp official said there is a high rate of infection spreading amongst children.

She appealed to humanitarian organisations, health officials and the World Health Organisation to immediately act to intervene and stop the disease from spreading and risking more lives.

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