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Measles alert. Immunisation rates are of concern

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By The Editorial Board 27 October 2025, 9:00PM

The areas identified by the Ministry of Health with low immunisation rates for measles are heavily populated, and the number of children not vaccinated for the virus is high. This also means that the spread of measles among children remains high.

By The Editorial Board 27 October 2025, 9:00PM

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