Development Diaries reports that a measles outbreak in the Hadiya zone of Central Ethiopia has so far killed 22 children within the last 14 days. According to local health workers, the outbreak has attained a significant prevalence, with over 80 individuals diagnosed with the disease in Shine Town alone. Health workers revealed that over 200 individuals presently carry a diagnosis of measles across the East Badawacho, West Badawacho, and Siraro Badawacho districts within the Hadiya Zone. Measles is endemic in Ethiopia, with cases reported every year. Development Diaries calls on the Ethiopian Health Minister, Lia Tadesse, to provide an immediate response to the measles outbreak to avoid the burden of another health crisis in the region.

Source: Ethiopian News January 27, 2024 14:01 UTC