US EditionMeasles cases are surging, making global elimination a ‘distant goal,’ WHO says
Measles cases rose 8% to 11 million in 2024 amid declining vaccination coverage, threatening elimination status in 59 countries, WHO reported.
- Global immunization efforts have led to an 88% drop in measles deaths between 2000 and 2024, according to the World Health Organization , with nearly 59 million lives saved by the measles vaccine since 2000.
- Measles cases in 2024 increased by 86% in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region, 47% in the European Region, and 42% in the South-East Asian Region compared with 2019, while the African Region experienced a 40% decline in cases and 50% decline in deaths over this period.
- According to WHO guidance, at least 95% coverage with two measles vaccine doses is required to stop transmission and protect communities from outbreaks, but more than 30 million children remained under-protected against measles in 2024, with three-quarters living in the African and Eastern Mediterranean regions.
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WHO reports measles deaths drop 88%, warns cases rising
Mr Ghebreyesus said the African Region experienced a 40 per cent decline in cases and a 50 per cent reduction in deaths, largely due to improved immunisation coverage and public health interventions. The post WHO reports measles deaths drop 88%, warns cases rising appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Measles cases are surging, making global elimination a ‘distant goal,’ WHO says
For decades, measles vaccination has been a global success story. Deaths from measles dropped 88% around the world from 2000 to 2024, according to a new report from the World Health Organization, with an estimated 58 million lives saved in…
The World Health Organization (WHO) is alerting on Friday about the increase in measles cases worldwide. Because of ? Persistent gaps in vaccination. 11 million people were infected by the disease in 2024. - Rougeole: the number of cases increasing worldwide due to persistent gaps in vaccination (Health and well-being).
Africa: Measles Deaths Down 88% Since 2000, but Cases Surge
Global immunization efforts have led to an 88% drop in measles deaths between 2000 and 2024, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). Nearly 59 million lives have been saved by the measles vaccine since 2000.
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