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DOH reports 1,817 measles cases nationwide, launches urgent vaccination drive in BARMM
The Philippines has seen a significant surge in measles cases, with 1,817 reported from January 1 to April 13, a fivefold increase compared to the same period last year.
DOH Spokesperson Albert Domingo clarified that the rise in cases is due to the measles virus and not the hot weather, noting that case numbers tend to increase with more gatherings among children, especially during summer.
Globally, rising measles cases are a concern, with the World Health Organization linking the increase in unvaccinated children to COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns in various countries.
The Bangsamoro Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) accounts for 48 percent of the total national measles cases, prompting an outbreak declaration in the area.
In response to the escalating situation, the DOH initiated a measles outbreak immunization program in BARMM starting April 1.
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The Department of Health (DOH) has reported 1,627 cases of measles and rubella (MR) nationwide as of April 6, with four associated deaths.
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The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is nearing its goal of vaccinating 1.3 million children against measles, with at least one million children already immunized.
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