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Refugee crisis fuels measles and meningitis outbreaks in eastern Chad

Apr 24, 2026
A dual outbreak of measles and meningitis is sweeping eastern Chad, driven by the continued influx of refugees fleeing Sudan's civil war, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warned Thursday, as overcrowded camps and limited healthcare accelerate transmission.
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