# The Gauteng Department of Health says it has intensified its public health response following a continued rise in measles cases across the province. The department’s spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba says a total of 181 laboratory confirmed measles cases have been reported from the first of January this year until last week Friday. He says many of these cases emanated from Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni districts:
Gauteng Health responds to continued measles outbreak as cases rise [SOUND]
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