Now well into the festive season, the Health Ministry is not letting its guard down on the measles outbreak as teams are deployed to provide vaccinations.

The Health Ministry says it is continuing to issue measles vaccination certificates to those travelling overseas.

The Health Ministry has taken its measles vaccination campaign to outer islands in a bid to curb any spread of the disease during Christmas.

There are now 23 confirmed cases of measles in the country.

Health Minister Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete says his Ministry has learned a lot from how people have reacted to the nation-wide measles vaccination.

In an effort to ensure Fijians are vaccinated against measles before Christmas, health teams were deployed last night to the Lau and Lomaiviti group.

The Pacific Research Centre for Obesity and NCD’s says Fiji’s cases of obesity in adolescent is worrying.

The Health Ministry wants to begin the New Year without having to worry about the measles outbreak.

The Health Ministry is seeking appropriate legal advice on mass gatherings in light of the measles outbreak.

Efforts are being made to ensure that every Fijian is vaccinated.

There are now 21 cases of measles in the country.

The Ministry of Health hopes to complete its measles immunization campaign by Christmas.