Measles outbreaks in pakistan: causes of the tragedy and future implications

Abstract Measles outbreaks have been reported in various parts of the world; however, they have not claimed as many lives as in Pakistan (2012-2013). These outbreaks started in December 2012 in Sindh Province and spread afterwards to

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