Harare’s mumps surge
Health authorities have announced an increase in mumps cases diagnosed at Harare’s schools and health centres. Sub-optimal vaccination rates over the past year have contributed to the spread of mumps, or mahumunya, during its annual winter peak season. Read more
Advice
These outbreaks of mumps highlight the importance of current immunisation against contagious childhood diseases, such as whooping cough (pertussis), diphtheria, rubella and measles for travel to any destination – be it a developed or developing country. Read more about mumps.
Health Risks
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