Global Measles and Rubella
Updated November 23, 2022
Measles and rubella are vaccine-preventable diseases, yet measles still claims an estimated 351 lives (mostly children) worldwide each day, and rubella is a leading cause of vaccine-preventable birth defects.
Overview, Health Problems Linked to Measles & Rubella
Health, Monetary, and Security Costs of Measles and Rubella
CDC's Focus on Measles and Rubella, Stories from the Field
Fast Facts, Outbreak Information, Global Impact of Measles & Rubella

In June 2022, a nurse transports vaccines from Kisangani to Biaro, a remote village on the banks of the Congo River in Tshopo province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The 43-kilometer journey takes two hours on a motorbike followed by three hours on foot, and even involves navigating some parts of the river via canoe.