Cambodia warns of dreaded measles resurgence as 375 cases confirmed in 2024


PHNOM PENH (Xinhua): Cambodia's Ministry of Health (MoH) on Saturday night warned of a significant resurgence of measles as at least 375 cases had been detected in 2024.

Measles is a viral disease that is highly contagious and spreads rapidly through respiratory tract, coughing or sneezing, the MoH said in a statement, adding that it can cause serious illness, blindness, brain damage, and death, especially among malnourished young children.

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