Measles outbreak hits Central Darfur as health teams rush to respond

A measles outbreak has been reported in the Jebel Marra region of Central Darfur, with local authorities and health workers working to prevent the virus from spreading further.

Local volunteers have confirmed 10 cases in Bardani, while health teams are monitoring neighbouring villages for possible new infections.

Medical centres are receiving patients daily, and local health workers are providing care while coordinating efforts to contain the outbreak.

The Darfur Victims Advocacy Organization has documented several cases and called for additional support to strengthen the local response.

Activists are also urging the World Health Organization and UNICEF to provide emergency medical assistance and support vaccination efforts in the region.

Health workers in Qulu have warned that limited vaccine supplies could make it more difficult to contain the outbreak.

Local authorities and medical teams continue to work to identify cases, provide treatment and prevent the disease from spreading across the region.

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