Measles Outbreak Hits Akpabuyo Schools: Navy School Closes; Parents Urged to Vaccinate
Measles epidemic has been reported at two schools in Akpabuyo, Cross River State, Nigeria.
The Commissioner of Health has mobilised the State Rapid Response Team and begun reactive vaccination in impacted districts.
The Nigeria Navy School has temporarily closed, prompting parents to pick up their children. Attempts to reach the School Commandant were unsuccessful.
The leader of the Parents Teachers Association believes the school’s choice is sound, but he wants more information.
The state health ministry promotes early reporting of symptoms and discourages self-medication.