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Global Measles Surge

Progress toward measles elimination targets has stalled leading to a sharp increase in the number of new infections, the highest number reported in 23 years, and a tragic rise of 50% from 2016 to 2019 in measles deaths.

To regain progress, countries must reach and maintain ≥95% coverage with two doses of measles-containing vaccine, quickly identify missed children and close growing immunity gaps due to recent disruptions in immunization services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Progress Towards Regional Measles Elimination – Worldwide – Measles vaccination has saved more than 25.5 million lives globally since 2000, but progress has stalled leading to record-high increases in the number of new infections and measles deaths.

PRESS RELEASE

Worldwide Measles Deaths Climb 50% from 2016 to 2019 Claiming Over 207,500 Lives – Measles surged worldwide in 2019 reaching highest number of reported cases in 23 years.

STORY

Ethiopia Moves Forward with Mass Measles Vaccination Campaign during COVID-19 Pandemic Protecting 14.5 Million Children – Ethiopia was the first large country, out of only 8 globally thus far, to conduct a mass measles vaccination campaign in 2020 during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic – and lessons learned there will help shape what is done elsewhere.

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Global Measles & Rubella Social Media – Download and share social media graphics that highlight new global measles data and key takeaways.

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