Measles on increase in Yei

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Yei River County health department reported increase of measles in the town.
 
Disease Surveillance Officer Michael Lugala Nicholas told Easter Radio that five patients were admitted every week.
 
He said the highest number of patients recorded was from Hai Lomuku, Zejira and Mahad residential areas.
 
Mr Lugala cautioned the public to take immunization as a preventive measure.
 
He called on the state Health ministry to supply more vaccines to the hospital.
 
Signs and symptoms of measles include running nose, diarrhoea and body rushes.