The Democratic Rights Committee has called for swift and coordinated action to make the current situation in the country a top priority. The organisation, which is made up of left-wing teachers, doctors, artists, professionals and citizens from various walks of life, said that the current situation in Measles has exposed the weaknesses of our health system and the shortcomings of our vaccination programme. The situation could be even worse if effective action is not taken now.

Nation’s largest measles outbreak is over, South Carolina health officials say COLUMBIA — The nation’s largest measles outbreak in decades came to an end Sunday, after more than a month without sickening anyone, according to the state health department. The six-month outbreak infected 997 people, including at least 21 who required hospitalization, according to health department data. No one died.