War, neglect fuel deadly measles outbreak in Darfur

War and the collapse of health services in East Darfur have sparked a measles outbreak that has killed dozens and infected around 1,000 across Labado, as vaccination and medicine supplies dwindle and families struggle to reach care. Vaccines only began arriving in mid‑April after a months‑long gap, and official counts clash—Labado groups report about 70 deaths and 1,000 infections, while health officials cite roughly 26 deaths and 300 cases—highlighting a broader collapse of routine immunization and the toll on displaced communities.