(kontumtv.vn) – As of March 18, Kon Tum province recorded 665 cases of rash fever suspected of measles in 10 districts and cities. Of these , more than 60 cases tested positive for measles virus and nearly 600 cases had to be hospitalized for treatment.

The cases are mainly concentrated in children aged 0-10 years old. The Department of Health requested the People's Committees of districts and cities to continue assessing the situation of measles epidemic in the locality to have timely response measures, effectively control the epidemic; urgently organize and implement the measles vaccination campaign. At the same time, arrange enough human resources, funding, materials and equipment to speed up the vaccination progress, ensuring the completion of the set goals. In particular, strengthen information, communication and mobilization work for people, especially in remote, isolated, border and ethnic minority areas so that people can proactively implement measures to prevent and control measles and have their children fully vaccinated on schedule according to the instructions of the health sector./.

Ho Jan – Duc Thang