By Andrew Mkonda

Lilongwe, November 1, Mana: Lilongwe District Health Office has announced that six people have died of measles in the district.

Principal Public Health Officer for Lilongwe District Health Office Macmillan Nzuwala made the announcement during a District Executive Committee (DEC) meeting on Thursday.

Nzuwala further said from the month of October the district has so far registered 102 measles positive cases, saying the situation is worrisome.

Currently, the cases are being registered in Nthondo, Area 25, Bwaila, Nathenje, Chiunjiza and Kamuzu Central.

Meanwhile, members of the community are being advised to stay alert on the sign and symptoms of the disease and seek medical attention.