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HealthLesotho confirms measles outbreak in two northern districts

Lesotho reported 12 confirmed and 20 suspected measles cases in Butha-Buthe and Leribe by September 30. Response teams are tracing contacts and searching for cases, while health officials assess vaccination coverage to guide catch-up campaigns. The first cases were detected at a hospital in Butha-Buthe on September 23.

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CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-10-09 14:29Original

Lesotho confirms measles outbreak in two northern districts
Lesotho confirms measles outbreak in two northern districtsHealth