(Photo: Social Media)Addis Abeba – At least 15 people have died in the Wagihimra Zone of Ethiopia’s Amhara region due to a measles outbreak exacerbated by ongoing drought conditions. The measles outbreak, which first appeared in the drought-stricken Sahala district of Wagihimra Zone in October 2023, is now spreading to other districts, severely affecting children and elderly individuals. A November 2023 report by Addis Standard quoted Mihret Melaku, the head of the Wagihimra Zone Food Security and Disaster Prevention Office, describing the situation as critical. He also disclosed that six people had died of hunger and over 10,000 domestic animals had perished in Sahala district alone. A recent report highlights the continued adverse impact of the drought on Wagihimra residents.

Source: Ethiopian News June 22, 2024 11:44 UTC