Madhesh to be declared fully immunised. Experts say it may backfire

Child health experts doubt claims that all eligible children in Madhesh have been administered the routine vaccines.

In June last year, a measles outbreak was reported in Kathmandu’s Gokarneshwar Municipality. Along with Kathmandu of Bagmati Province, the outbreak of the deadly disease was reported in several districts of Lumbini, Karnali, Sudurpaschim, Koshi, and Madhesh provinces.