The Department’s Mondli Mvambi says affected children are aged between five and nine years.

The Health Department has called on parents and caregivers to take children to the nearest healthcare facility if they have symptoms that include fever, runny nose, red rash and conjunctivitis.

Mvambi says measles is a highly contagious viral infection that can lead to serious health complications and stressed the importance of vigilance for symptoms.

A plea has also been made to ensure that children are vaccinated against measles.

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