A measles epidemic has reportedly killed more than 1,200 people in Madagascar with more than 115,000 cases.
The World Health Organization (WHO) said that those killed from the outbreak have been mostly children under the age of 15.
The Associated Press reported that about 58 percent of people on the main island have been vaccinated.
The outbreak, which started in September, has worsened due to malnourishment, AP reported, adding that about 50 percent of children in Madagascar don’t get enough nutrition due to economic reasons. It’s one of the main reasons for the epidemic, the report noted.
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