Global measles resurgence raises concerns
The World Health Organization expects measles cases to reach around 11 million in 2026, with the disease spreading across low- and middle-income countries as well as in high-income nations that face new outbreaks. Measles is making a comeback due to declining vaccination rates, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic, as supply disruptions and healthcare service interruptions have led to a decrease in immunization coverage. This has resulted in increased cases that could reach hundreds of thousands or more. Measles is a highly contagious and serious disease for which there is no specific treatment, but vaccination remains an effective means of prevention. To halt its spread, vaccination coverage must exceed 95%, a target that many countries, especially middle-income nations affected by conflicts or political upheavals, have not achieved, leading to the reemergence of the disease.
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