Zimbabwe Blames Measles Surge on Sect Gatherings After 80 Children Die - Voice of America - VOA News
Country’s health ministry reportedly said the outbreak had now spread nationwide, with a case fatality rate of 6.9%
Harare, Zimbabwe A measles outbreak has killed 80 children in Zimbabwe since April, the ministry of health said, blaming church sect gatherings for the surge.
In a statement seen by Reuters Sunday,… [+1657 chars]
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