The Minister of Health in Tonj State, Abuk Yel Madoot announces the outbreak of measles in Tonj State.
The sample was tested in juba since July and two were confirmed positive.
The disease has now affected several parts of the state.
‘We have measles outbreak which started in July. The sample was taken to Juba and two were confirmed positive, but did not reach the number to be announced. Then the next samples were taken to Juba and out of eight people, six were confirmed to be measles outbreak, Minister Yel announces.
The Minister says the government is working hard with NGOS to stop the outbreak.
She calls on parents to take their children for vaccination in case they are not given the vaccine.
Abuk assures the entire people of Tonj State that the ministry will send a team to all the counties of the state to stop the spread of the disease.
The minister spoke to Don Bosco Radio after getting reports from the counties affected by measles across the state.