Measles cases approach 27,000 year-to-date WHO sounds alarm as regional incidence up 250% 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Analou De VeraMore than 26,000 measles cases have already been reported nationwide, the Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday. In its latest surveillance report, the health department reported that there are now 26,956 measles cases reported from January 1 to March 30. “The Region had historically low levels of measles cases and no major outbreaks in 2017. So far, there are only nine countries and areas in the Western Pacific Region that have been verified to have eliminated measles.

Source: Manila Bulletin April 03, 2019 10:41 UTC