Measles kills 35 across Europe

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35 people have died in the past year from measles outbreaks across Europe, the World Health Organization, said.

WHO described the deaths that can be prevented with vaccination - as an "unacceptable tragedy".

More than 3,300 measles cases have been recorded in the country. The most fatalities - 31 - have been in Romania.

But there have also been deaths in Germany and Portugal since June 2016.

Dr Zsuzsanna Jakab, the WHO regional director for Europe, said: "Every death or disability caused by this vaccine-preventable disease is an unacceptable tragedy.

Measles is highly contagious, but vaccinating 95% of the population should prevent it spreading.

Germany is looking at tightening the law on immunisations. And the government in Italy is pushing for children to be vaccinated against 12 common illnesses before they can enrol in state schools.

UCJ, UNILORIN.