European region sees highest number of measles cases in 25 years, WHO says
Measles cases in the European region surged last year to reach their highest levels since 1997, the World Health Organization and the UN’s children agency, UNICEF, said Thursday.
Europe saw highest number of measles cases last year in more than 25 years, WHO says
Europe saw the highest number of measles cases last year in more than 25 years, according to a new report published Thursday by the WHO and UNICEF.
Measles cases in Europe doubled in 2024 to highest in more than 25 years, WHO says
BERLIN (Reuters) -Measles cases in the European region doubled in 2024 to a more than 25-year-high, the World Health Organisation and UNICEF said on Thursday, as they urged action to boost vaccination levels that declined during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Number of measles cases in Europe, Central Asia highest in 27 years
The number of measles cases reported in Europe and Central Asia in 2024 was the highest in 27 years, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported on Thursday.
Europe records highest measles rate since 1997
A joint report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF revealed today that the European region has recorded its highest measles rate since 1997, with 127,350 cases reported in 2024 – double the number recorded in 2023.
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