"Hawa Adam lost her two-year-old son, Ali, to measles, attributing his death to the lack of basic medical care, including no vaccinations and no qualified doctors."
"The measles outbreak has affected several districts in Labado, with approximately 70 deaths and 1,000 infections reported, highlighting the dire healthcare situation."
"Vaccines for measles arrived on April 11 from Chad via UNICEF, after a prolonged period without supply, with a vaccination campaign planned for April 18 to 24."
"Measles is one of the world's most contagious diseases, and outbreaks can lead to severe complications and deaths, especially among young, malnourished children."
A measles outbreak in East Darfur's Labado has resulted in approximately 70 deaths and around 1,000 infections among a population of 12,000. Families are suffering due to the absence of basic medical care, with many doctors leaving the area after the war. Vaccines were delayed, arriving only on April 11, and a vaccination campaign is scheduled for April 18 to 24. Measles is highly contagious and can lead to severe complications, particularly in malnourished children.
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