Measles Outbreak in Tetouan Claims First Child Victim
Deadly Measles Outbreak Claims First Child Victim in Tetouan,Morocco
Tetouan,Morocco – December 19,2024 – A measles outbreak gripping northern Morocco has tragically claimed its first child victim in tetouan.The young girl’s death underscores the severity of the situation, which has already seen two fatalities in Chefchaouen and 70 reported cases in the M’diq-Fnideq province.
“The first victim is a young girl from the region,” confirmed the director of the Saniat R’mel regional hospital. “We are also seeing cases among older adults.”
The director expressed concern over the late stage at which many patients seek treatment. “In the early stages of the disease, expensive injections are required, which many low-income families cannot afford,” he told Hespress.
This latest tragedy highlights the urgent need for increased vaccination efforts. The director attributed the outbreak to lagging vaccination rates among children.
The Moroccan Ministry of Health conducted a catch-up vaccination campaign from October 28 to november 17, targeting children under 18 for various infectious diseases, including measles. However, the effectiveness of this campaign in curbing the current outbreak remains to be seen.
Measles Outbreak in Morocco Takes First Child’s Life
Tetouan, Morocco – The dire measles outbreak spreading through northern Morocco has tragically claimed its first young victim in tetouan. The tragic loss underscores the severity of the situation, which has already seen two fatalities in the nearby city of Chefchaouen and 70 reported cases in the M’diq-Fnideq province.
“The first victim is a young girl from the region,” confirmed the director of the Saniat R’mel regional hospital. “We are also seeing cases among older adults.”
The director expressed deep concern over the late stage at which many patients seek treatment. “In the early stages of the disease, expensive injections are required, which many low-income families cannot afford,” he told Hespress, highlighting a heartbreaking contributing factor to the outbreak’s severity.
This devastating loss underlines the urgent need for intensified vaccination efforts. The director attributes the outbreak to lagging vaccination rates among children. While the Moroccan Ministry of Health conducted a catch-up vaccination campaign from October 28 to November 17, targeting children under 18 for various infectious diseases, including measles, the effectiveness of this campaign in curbing the current outbreak remains to be determined.