Measles Outbreak

Children around the world have missed out on measles vaccine due to COVID-19, could trigger an outbreak

The pandemic has had an effect on the control of vaccine-preventable diseases because campaigns were paused and routine immunisation services were disrupted.

Measles cases worldwide rose by 300 percent in first quarter of 2019, WHO reports

Turning the tide against measles will need effective public communication & engagement about vaccines.

Is the tide finally turning against anti-vax junk science? Online debate says yes!

Since 2017, efforts of social media, NGOs, campaigns & advocacy has helped overcome anti-vax junk science.

WHO warns of measles making a comeback with cases of the infection rising

Our data shows a substantial increase in measles cases...we're seeing this in all regions: WHO.

Hundred people feared dead from malnutrition, measles outbreak in Indonesia's Papua province

A measles outbreak is feared to have killed about 100 malnourished people in Indonesia's Papua, highlighting a health crisis in the country's easternmost province.