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UNICEF warns of measles outbreak in Lebanon due to lack of funding

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Lebanon warned of measles outbreak among Lebanese children due to lack of funding, citing the risk of polio spreading from Syria

UNICEF executive director Henrietta Fore (R) meets with Syrian refugee children during a visit to Baalbek refugees camp, eastern Lebanon
UNICEF executive director Henrietta Fore (R) meets with Syrian refugee children during a visit to Baalbek refugees camp, eastern Lebanon. Source: AAP (EPA/STR)

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