Threat of a Measles outbreak amidst COVID 19 surge in Sindh, Pakistan- Letter to the editor

Authors

  • Zainab Ahmad 5th Year MBBS Student, Dow Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Hira Zahid 5th Year MBBS Student, Dow Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.3163

Abstract

The manuscript comments on the rise of suspected measles cases amidst the COVID 19 pandemic in Sindh, Pakistan. It emphasizes the shortcomings and urges prompt action to prevent an epidemic in the region as an immediate consequence of COVID 19. A potential measles outbreak would result in a major setback to our health care system.

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Published

2021-08-17

How to Cite

Zainab Ahmad, & Hira Zahid. (2021). Threat of a Measles outbreak amidst COVID 19 surge in Sindh, Pakistan- Letter to the editor. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 71(10), 2488–2488. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.3163

Issue

Vol. 71 No. 10 (2021): OCTOBER

Section

Letter to the Editor