Nepal Eradicates Rubella
Rubella, or German measles, is a highly contagious viral infection. It is particularly serious for pregnant women as infection can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, or a range of lifelong and debilitating birth defects.
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Alarming global surge of measles cases a growing threat to children–UNICEF
Ten countries accounted for approximately three-quarters of the total increase in measles in 2018,including significant outbreaks inBrazil, Madagascar, the Philippines, Ukraine, and Yemen
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