After 17 die in measles outbreak, Indonesia launches vaccination campaign
Summary
Indonesia is running a vaccination campaign in response to a recent measles outbreak that has resulted in 17 deaths, mostly in the Sumenep district. The outbreak infected over 2,000 children in East Java, highlighting the need for better vaccination coverage in the country.Key Facts
- Indonesia launched a vaccination campaign after a measles outbreak caused 17 deaths.
- Over 2,000 children contracted measles in East Java in the past eight months.
- Sixteen of the 17 deaths occurred in Sumenep district; most were not vaccinated.
- Only 72% of Indonesian children under 5 received measles vaccines last year.
- The vaccination campaign in Sumenep aims to vaccinate 78,000 children aged 9 months to 6 years.
- Health officials say 95% vaccination coverage is needed to prevent outbreaks.
- The World Health Organization reports many countries experienced large measles outbreaks last year.
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