As of 2022, 395 cases of measles were reported in Ghana. In the preceding year, a relatively lower number of 52 cases was registered. The number of infections has varied greatly since 2002, peaking in the latter at 12,289. On the other hand, the lowest count was achieved in 2007, with six cases. Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. In 2020, 79 percent of children in Ghana received the measles and rubella (MR) vaccination.
Number of reported cases of measles in Ghana from 2002 to 2022
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