Measles resurges in Malangwa of Sarlahi, seven test positive for deadly virus

Experts say the re-emergence of the deadly viral disease after more than two years shatters Nepal’s aim to eliminate the disease.

Malangwa Municipality in Sarlahi has witnessed a fresh outbreak of measles virus, with around two dozen children infected. The outbreak, first in more than 2 years, exposes a vaccination gap that has also shattered Nepal’s efforts to eliminate the deadly disease.