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Measles Outbreak Claims 15th Life; Vaccination Urged

2/14/2026

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  • A nine-year-old unvaccinated child died from measles, the 15th death linked to the outbreak, according to the Health Ministry.
  • All previous fatalities involved unvaccinated children who were generally healthy before contracting the disease.
  • The Health Ministry stresses that the vaccine saves lives and recommends vaccinating children aged 1–6, with additional doses in outbreak areas.