One hundred and forty cases of measles have been reported across 10 local governments in Taraba State, according to its Commissioner of Health, Dr. Innocent Vakkai.
The official was not happy with the fact that Nigeria had remained the leading country in measles, with many of the cases recorded in northern states including Taraba.
He said that the disease, a leading killer in developing countries like Nigeria, was giving signs of a steady rise in Taraba.
“During the campaign, measles vaccination cards will be given to mothers to signify coverage. Children between nine and 59 months without the card will be considered not immunised,” he said.
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