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South Sudan: Rumbek prison reports chickenpox, measles suspected
Health officials in Lakes State have reported cases of chickenpox and suspected measles at Rumbek Central Prison, with 24 infections identified among incarcerated people. State Health Director General said that two elderly were severely infected, while the rest were between 25 and 30 years old.
Source: radio tamazuj (21/04/2025)