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South Africa records an increase in measles cases - should we be concerned?

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The National Institute for Communicable Diseases, has confirmed an increase in measles cases nation wide. According the Institute's latest data, there have been 3 891 cases reported nationally between December last year, and August 2026. The Western Cape reported the highest number of new cases, followed by Limpopo, the Northern Cape and Gauteng - but is the increase enough to cause panic?

Marlinée Fouché spoke to Professor Jantjie Taljaard, a specialist in infectious diseases at the University Stellenbosch and the Tygerberg Hospital in the Western Cape.
26 Aug 5AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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