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Measles epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

The current measles epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the world largest and the biggest recorded in the country for years. It has been spreading out throughout the 26 provinces of DRC affecting more than 288,000 people and causing more than 5,700 deaths. Those represent only the reported cases which, according to an Epicentre survey, underestimate the real number of affected people. In 2019, MSF intervened in several part of the countries providing medical care for measles patient and leading measles vaccination campaign. From January 2018 to October 2019, MSF teams treated 46,870 measles patients and vaccinated 1,461,550 children in 54 health zones.

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Measles Unit in Biringi Hospital, Ituri Province

Aerial view of Biringi, Ituri Province

Measles Unit in Biringi Hospital, Ituri Province

Aerial view of Biringi, Ituri Province

Measles Unit in Biringi Hospital, Ituri Province

Measles epidemic in Biringi, Ituri Province,

Measles Unit in Biringi Hospital, Ituri Province

Aerial view of Biringi, Ituri Province

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Title Measles epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Unique Identifier Code / URN MSFSTO37032

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Date taken / Date Recorded 01/11/2019 12:00 AM

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Date taken / Date Recorded 01/11/2019 12:00 AM

Keywords

Democratic Republic of Congo

Epidemic

Measles