Measles Outbreak in Central African Republic – Update

According to the WHO “Weekly Bulletin on Outbreaks and other Emergencies” (Week 39: 19 – 25 September 2022), from week 1 to week 35, 2022 (ending 4 September), a total 1.194 suspected cases of Measles, including one death (CFR 0.08 %), have been reported through IDSR System. Six districts with Measles outbreak – that is, Bangui 1 confirmed at week 33, Batangafo-Kabo (at week 30); Ouango-Gambo (at week 30), Bimbo (at week 10), Kouango-Grimari (at week 11), Alindao (at week 14), and Haute-Kotto (at week 20).