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Measles cases rose 79% globally last year: WHO

Measles cases saw a 79% increase worldwide in 2022, alarmingly reported by the World Health Organization.
WHO projects 9.2 million cases and 136,216 deaths in 2022, with a 43% rise in deaths.
Declining vaccination rates have led to 83% global coverage, causing a surge in measles cases.

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Measles cases rose 79% globally last year: WHO

GENEVA: The World Health Organization voiced alarm on Tuesday (Feb 20) at the rapid spread of measles, with more than 306,000 cases reported worldwide last year - a 79 per cent increase from 2022. "We in the measles world are extremely concerned," said Natasha Crowcroft, a WHO technical adviser on measles

2 months ago·Singapore

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CBS News

Measles cases rose 79% globally last year, WHO says. Experts explain why.

The World Health Organization is warning about the rapid spread of measles around the world. As a Florida school district deals with confirmed cases, experts share why we're seeing the rise.

2 months ago

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The Straits Times

Measles cases rise 79% globally as vaccination falls behind

The real number is surely far higher, says WHO technical adviser. Read more at straitstimes.com.

2 months ago·Singapore

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The Nation

WHO rings alarm bells as measles cases surge 79% in 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised an alarm over the alarming surge in measles cases worldwide, reporting a staggering 79% increase from the previous year,

2 months ago·Lahore, Pakistan

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WION

WHO reported a 79 per cent increase in global measles cases last year

The World Health Organization (WHO) voiced alarm on Tuesday (Feb 20), about the measles cases that have been rising so quickly. Last year, there were over 306,000 cases worldwide, which is a 79 per cent rise from 2022. Measles cases are significantly underreported, according to WHO expert adviser on measles and rubella Natasha Crowcroft, who also suggested that the true number of cases is probably much higher.

2 months ago·Noida, India

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The Guardian Nigeria

Measles cases rose 79 percent globally last year: WHO

The World Health Organization voiced alarm Tuesday at the rapid spread of measles, with more than 306,000 cases reported worldwide last year -- a 79-percent increase from 2022. The post Measles cases rose 79 percent globally last year: WHO appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

2 months ago·Nigeria

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