WHO warns of 'backsliding' in measles fight as cases soar

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GENEVA (AFP) - The World Health Organisation warned Thursday (Feb 14) that efforts to halt the spread of measles were 'backsliding', with case numbers worldwide surging around 50 per cent last year.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

 

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