US EditionMeasles Outbreak Kills 18 in the Americas
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Measles has already caused deaths in 18 countries in the Americas by 2025, according to PAHO (Pan American Health Organization). 10,139 cases were confirmed in 10 countries, representing a 34-fold increase compared to the same period the previous year. The countries with the highest number of cases are Canada (4,548), Mexico (3,911), and the United States (1,356). The confirmed deaths were in these countries: 14 in Mexico, 3 in the US, and 1 in …
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has warned of an alarming increase in measles cases in the Americas, which already exceed 10,000 by August 2025. This figure represents a 34-fold increase compared to the same period of 2024, with 18 reported deaths and presence in 10 countries in the region. According to PAHO, the main cause of these outbreaks is low vaccination coverage in American nations. In fact, 71% of confirmed cases were record…
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