Above 120 measles cases recorded in Kostanay region over a month
14:02, 30 January 2024
342 measles cases were recorded in Kostanay regionat large r with over 200 detected in the regional centre, Kazinform News Agency reports.
The highest number of cases were reported among children aged under 14 years old, mainly aged from 1 to 5 years old. 74% of cases were detected among unvaccinated.
Measles cases were confirmed in 44 pupils and 59 students.
40,528 or 91.1% out of 44,500 people eligible for additional vaccination were administered measles vaccines.
