SHILLONG, APR 20: No measles cases have been reported in Meghalaya so far despite an outbreak in neighbouring Bangladesh that has claimed over 100 children, Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla said on Monday.
“As you all know, there is a measles outbreak in our border country, Bangladesh, where more than 100 children have died,” Shylla said.
He said the state is closely monitoring districts along the international border.
“As of now, we are in close contact especially with all the neighbouring districts which share a border with Bangladesh. As of now we have not got any kind of report from there,” he stated.
The minister added that clear instructions have been issued to field officials.
“We have given clear direction that they will be alert and report if there is any incident. As of now, no incident has been reported till today,” Shylla said.
