Highlights
• Completeness for weekly reporting was 41% for the non-conflict affected states and 69% for the IDP sites.
• 48 new suspect measles cases reported from five states.
• 34 cases including 10 deaths of suspect VHF reported in Aweil North and Aweil West Counties with 24 December 2015 as the earliest date of onset. Sample testing is underway.
• ARI remains the top cause of morbidity in IDPs.
• Malaria and TB/HIV/AIDS were the most common causes of mortality in nonconflict-affected areas and IDPs respectively.
Special focus on measles
• New measles outbreak confirmed in Twic county, Warrap state (Table 4.1).
• This week, 48 new suspect measles cases reported from UN House, Magwi, Yirol West, Aweil West, Aweil East, Aweil South,
Aweil North, Mayendit, Mayom, and Bentiu PoC (Table 4.1).
• Preparations underway to conduct measles vaccination in Aweil West and Twic counties.