Measles Vaccination in Gauteng is Urgently Needed

Gauteng’s health authorities are sounding the alarm as the province grapples with a significant increase in measles cases. Since the beginning of 2025, health officials have reported a worrying 181 laboratory-confirmed cases. The epicentres of the outbreak are located in Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Ekurhuleni. It is crucial to address the importance of measles vaccination to manage the situation in Gauteng…

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