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Cabo Verde, Mauritius, and Seychelles have made a landmark public health achievement by eliminating measles and rubella, becoming the first sub-Saharan African countries to reach this milestone. The WHO’s Regional Verification Commission confirmed that the three island nations have halted endemic transmission of both viruses for over 36 months while maintaining robust surveillance systems to detect and contain imported cases. This success is credited to sustained vaccination campaigns and collaborative efforts among governments, health professionals, communities, and international partners. The achievement highlights the power of prevention and immunization, ensuring children in these countries grow up healthy. It also serves as a powerful model for the entire continent, proving that with strong commitment and collaborative effort, the threat of vaccine-preventable diseases can be eliminated.
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