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Yemen: IOM-Supported Emergency Measles Campaign Reaches Around 11,000 Children in Ma’rib [EN/AR]
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk International Organization for Migration , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Measles outbreaks are a recurring issue, with a notable number of cases reported between October 2025 and March 2026.
Gaps in healthcare and routine vaccination have led to a significant threat from measles. An emergency vaccination campaign was facilitated, reaching over 13,700 children. This effort was made possible with support from several organizations.
The campaign targeted four districts and was a response to a rise in suspected cases. Measles outbreaks are a recurring issue, with a notable number of cases reported between October 2025 and March 2026. Further information on this situation is available from the source.
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Category: disaster Published: August 27, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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