Measles in Fiji
The devastating measles epidemic in Fiji began after a prominent chief unknowingly brought the virus back from Australia, leading to a catastrophic loss of life. Within just a few weeks, nearly all of the 69 chiefs who attended political gatherings fell ill, resulting in an estimated 40,000 deaths—about a quarter of Fiji's population. The outbreak was exacerbated by poor weather and a lack of medical infrastructure, highlighting the dire consequences of infectious diseases in vulnerable populations.In this clip
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