Measles epidemic kills nearly 1200 children in eastern DRC due to war

War in eastern DRC has led to a measles epidemic, with nearly 1200 children dead due to missed vaccinations. Health professionals advocate for catch-up vaccination campaigns, citing population displacement, closed health facilities, and disrupted supply chains as major obstacles to immunizing children. Efforts are underway to improve vaccine accessibility and strengthen the healthcare system, with a new measles-rubella vaccine campaign planned for March in the hardest-hit areas.