Ministry of Health confirms measles out break

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

MoH Logo

Health authorities have confirmed a measles outbreak in Gaborone, Francistown, Kweneng and the South East parts of the country.

In an interview with Mmegi, Ministry of Health principal public relations officer Doreen Motshegwa said there has been a suspected outbreak of Rubella since July. Rubella is commonly known as German measles.

It is an infection which primarily affects the skin and lymph nodes. It is caused by the rubella virus, which is different from the one which causes measles.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

Gaborone United players celebrate after knocking out Security Systems in the Orange FA Cup Last 16 round PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Gaborone giants face diamond sides in FA Cup quarterfinals

Kabelo Boranabi | 1d ago

Morapedi heaps praise on Gaolaolwe

Larona Makhaiza | 1d ago

Den makes winning return for Kopong200

Kabelo Boranabi | 1d ago

No two ways; marathons must be regulated

Mqondisi Dube | 1d ago

Sweet revenge as Nawa clinches J30 Singles title

Calistus Kolantsho | 1d ago

Mpote sees FA Cup loss as a blessing, wants to focus on league

Larona Makhaiza | 17 m ago

KTM celebrates life of Jesus Christ

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 1d ago

Miss Philanthropy Africa honours sponsors

Otlarongwa Kgweetsi | 1d ago

Routine child vaccination imperative

The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...

The Monitor Editor | 15 April 2024

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.

Explore

More