The Western Cape Department of Health has warned of a rise in measles cases in areas including Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain, Eerste River, Somerset West, Mfuleni, Kraaifontein, and Wesbank.
Spokesperson, Monique Johnstone, says declining childhood vaccination rates are contributing to outbreaks of measles, rubella, and diphtheria.
She says the Department is prioritising immunisation drives, targeted vaccination outreach , and community engagement to protect children from serious complications associated with measles.
