Maldives confirms additional new case of measles

1 year ago

Health Protection Agency (HPA) states an additional case of measles has been confirmed from the Maldives on Tuesday. Maldives had eradicated measles in 2017, during former president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayyoom’s administration. Cases of measles were reported from Addu in January 2020, and one case was reported from the same city back in April. Two more cases were confirmed later in