Rabat - The Ministry of Health and Social Protection in Morocco sounded the alarm over a surge in measles cases, urging citizens to receive necessary vaccinations.

In a statement released on Monday, the ministry revealed a concerning uptick in measles infections. The ministry attributes the rise to global trends of epidemic outbreaks, particularly prevalent in Europe, Africa, and the United States.

The ministry highlighted a significant increase in measles cases since mid-September, with the Souss-Massa region particularly hard-hit.