Govt on high alert for measles

GOVERNMENT is on high alert for measles as the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) recorded at least 99 suspected cases of the disease in the past week.

According to the MoHCC epidemiology and disease weekly report, most cases being confirmed are that of Rubella infection.

Director of epidemiology and disease control, Portia Manangazira told NewsDay that measles was under surveillance for illumination or eradication.

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