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3 dead in BARMM due to measles outbreak
The Ministry of Health in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has declared a measles outbreak across the region, reporting over 600 cases and three deaths since January.
Lanao del Sur is the most affected province, with 220 cases and two of the recorded deaths.
Sulu has reported cases with one recorded death, while Maguindanao del Norte has 163 cases.
Marawi City has documented 80 measles infections.
Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that spreads through respiratory droplets and can cause severe complications, especially in unvaccinated children.
The DOH aims to vaccinate at least 90% of the high-risk population, especially children aged six months to 10 years, to control measles in the country.
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