Minister of Health Abdulla Ameen stated on Thursday that a total of 159 suspected cases were tested for measles so far, following the outbreak in the country after the eradication of the disease in 2017.
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Minister of Health Abdulla Ameen presenting a letter of appreciation to UNICEF Representative in Maldives Mohamed El Munir A. Safieldin for UNICEF's prompt provision of 200,000 doses of MR vaccines. PHOTO: HEALTH MINISTRY
Shahudha Mohamed
2020-02-06 16:56:37
Minister of Health Abdulla Ameen stated on Thursday that a total of 159 suspected cases were tested for measles so far, following the outbreak in the country after the eradication of the disease in 2017.
Speaking at a ceremony held at Health Ministry for the handover of vaccines and consumables procured through UNICEF Maldives' assistance, Minister Ameen noted that only eight of the aforementioned cases tested positive.
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