Africa Congo measles epidemic More than 5,000 deaths Over 90% are under 5 years old November 28 16:59
With the global measles epidemic spreading, UNICEF announced that more than 5,000 deaths from measles infections occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo in central Africa. Over 90% of these are children under the age of five, and UNICEF calls for international assistance.
According to UNICEF and the United Nations Children's Fund, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 5110 people were killed by measles infection between the start of the program and the 17th of this month. Of these, more than 90% are children under the age of 5, and infections to children are serious.
According to the WHO = World Health Organization, the number of measles patients has increased rapidly worldwide, and it is estimated for 7 months from January to July. In Africa, it is about 10 compared to the same period last year. It has doubled.
It is said that the epidemic seems to have expanded due to the lack of medical staff in response to Ebola hemorrhagic fever and the fact that vaccines cannot be delivered due to worsening security.
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a measles epidemic was declared in June, and measures to disseminate vaccination were taken afterwards. It is.