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Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo have recorded more than 800 cases of Measles in the central part of the country since the start of the year. Authorities in Kasai-Oriental Province say 18 health zones have been affected out of the 19 in the region. Measles is a highly contagious illness that mostly affects children. It can be fatal if left untreated. Chris Ocamringa has more from the DRC capital Kinshasa.
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