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Measles vaccinations begin in rebel-held Congo almost a year after deadly outbreak
- Measles vaccines arrived in rebel-held eastern Congo, marking a rare health delivery amid conflict.
- MSF is leading the vaccination effort at Kachehembe, with outreach to children under five.
- MSF says it has treated at least 1,000 children for measles in Kachehembe this year and 11 have died.
- The outbreak has strained Congo's health system as M23 rebels seized key cities in the east.
- Parents describe urgent need as children show measles symptoms in the region.
- The vaccination drive comes as peace efforts by the United States and Qatar continue in Congo.
- Experts note Africa has had measles outbreaks across multiple countries this year.
- Congo has reported over 36,000 suspected measles cases and 565 deaths this year as of July.
- The outbreak strain stretches Congo’s resources amid other health crises such as mpox and Ebola.
- Rising displacement due to fighting complicates vaccination reach in North Kivu.
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