Stories on Global Measles and Rubella

Updated November 16, 2023

Data and facts don't always show the human side of how CDC's work improves the lives of children and adults around the world by reducing death and disease.

Meet our people, our partners, and see the challenges and successes of creating a world that is both healthier for all and more secure for Americans where they live, work and play.

Photos From The Field

A male nurse carries vaccines and supplies along a jungle trail in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Reaching Remote Areas

A male nurse carries vaccines and supplies along a jungle trail in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

A mother with an infant and small child watches as 2 female healthcare workers conduct a routine immunization session.
Supporting Immunization in India

Healthcare workers advise a mother with an infant and small child during a routine immunization session at the Kabir Nagar Health Post in Aurangabad, India.

A mother holds her infant for vaccination in Gonzagueville
Maternal Love

A mother holds her infant for vaccination in Gonzagueville, a neighborhood in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.