Measles Outbreak

The Northern Region has recorded over 70 positive cases of measles among children since October last 2022 to date, with the situation worsening. The region currently has run out of measles vaccines. So far, the cases have been detected in four districts including, Karaga, Sagnerigu, Tamale and Gushegu where it was first detected. According to Citi News sources, even though there has not been any death as a result of the outbreak, there have been severe cases where children had to be put on oxygen in some health facilities. Sometime last year, the central hospital in Tamale had its Paediatric…