1. Preventing measles for children under five
Measles is one of the most highly contagious diseases in the world and one of the leading causes of death in children under five years old—even though it is easily prevented by a vaccine. Vaccination is particularly important because there is no specific treatment to cure measles. We provide routine measles vaccinations as part of paediatric care, both in emergency settings and in areas where government immunisation programs are not operational. During outbreaks, we provide supportive care for infected children and treat any complications to prevent them becoming fatal.