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Measles is a highly contagious viral disease, which mostly affects the respiratory system of children. The symptoms include a cough, fever and skin rash.Â
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Measles cases and deaths in Southern Africa 2024, by country
In 2024, Zambia recorded the highest number of measles cases in Southern Africa, with close to 4,800 cases. Mozambique followed, with 1,085 cases, however, it was the only country in the region to record deaths as a result of the infectious disease, with 29 fatalities. Â
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Africa CDC. (December 9, 2024). Number of suspected and confirmed measles cases and deaths in Southern Africa in 2024, by country [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/1608716/measles-cases-in-southern-africa/
Africa CDC. "Number of suspected and confirmed measles cases and deaths in Southern Africa in 2024, by country." Chart. December 9, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 26, 2026. /statistics/1608716/measles-cases-in-southern-africa/
Africa CDC. (2024). Number of suspected and confirmed measles cases and deaths in Southern Africa in 2024, by country. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 26, 2026. /statistics/1608716/measles-cases-in-southern-africa/
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Number of suspected and confirmed measles cases and deaths in Southern Africa in 2024, by country [Graph], Africa CDC, December 9, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1608716/measles-cases-in-southern-africa/
