The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has launched a mass measles immunization campaign to prevent disease outbreak in flood affected areas of Honiara City Council and Guadalcanal Province.
Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr Lester Ross said measles is a highly contagious viral disease and the Ministry wants parents of high-risk children to have their children immunized against measles.
Meanwhile, Child Health Medical Officer, Dr Divi Ogaoga said measles is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and outbreaks can be particularly deadly.
