Measles mortality reduction--West Africa, 1996-2002.

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report | January 23, 2004 | Copyright

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that, during 2000, measles accounted for approximately 777,000 deaths worldwide, of which 452,000 (58%) occurred in Africa (1). In response, in 2000, WHO's African Regional Office (AFRO) adopted a plan to reduce measles mortality > 50% by 2005 (2). The plan recommended 1) increasing measles vaccination by strengthening routine health services; 2) providing a second opportunity for measles vaccination for all children, primarily through wide-age-range supplemental immunization activities (SIAs); 3) enhancing measles surveillance; ...

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