Fa'aoso Tuivale recounted the tragic loss of her three children due to a measles outbreak in Samoa, highlighting the devastating impact of low vaccination rates.
The 2019 measles outbreak in Samoa resulted in at least 83 deaths, primarily among babies, exacerbated by misinformation and public health failures surrounding vaccinations.
Shuvourn Samuelu expressed the ongoing fear among mothers in Samoa regarding their children's safety against preventable diseases like measles, stemming from the outbreak's harsh reality.
Fa'aoso recalled her helplessness watching her daughter, Tamara, in intensive care, emphasizing the emotional toll and desperation families faced during the outbreak.
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