Measles: Why Nigeria, other countries risk more outbreaks in 2024

Travelling during the holidays comes with many risks such as overbooked flights, delays, bad weather and exposure to COVID-19. Now, people can add exposure to measles to the list. Measles is a viral disease that causes a characteristic rash.

Musa Adekunle

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