**Fatshimetrie: Measles claims lives of eight children in the Doruma region, Haut-Uele**
A measles outbreak in the Doruma health zone, situated in the Haut-Uele region, has led to the tragic loss of at least eight young lives as reported by Doctor Lucien Arowandi, the zone’s head physician. The epidemic has already afflicted over three hundred individuals by early April, highlighting the severity of the situation.
The health facilities in Doruma are struggling to cope with the influx of patients, indicating a dire health crisis in the region. Dr. Arowandi has made a desperate plea for medical supplies to combat the disease and save lives.
The measles epidemic took hold towards the end of 2023, affecting six out of twelve health areas in the region. Apart from Doruma, places like Bangadi, Diagbe, Gangala, Kapili, Weneti, and Napaka are witnessing a surge in new cases.
The outbreak’s roots lie in factors such as low vaccination coverage, vaccine shortages, and unrestricted movement across borders with neighboring countries. This has resulted in the rapid transmission of the virus, especially endangering vulnerable children in the region.
Beyond the reported numbers, many deaths likely go unrecorded in remote villages where access to medical care is limited. Urgent and coordinated intervention is essential to halt the spread of measles and prevent further tragedies in the Doruma region.
The situation calls for solidarity and immediate action from relevant authorities, humanitarian organizations, and the international community. Collective efforts are crucial to safeguard the health and well-being of the affected population in the face of this deadly measles outbreak in Doruma, Haut-Uele.
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