Measles Surge in Americas Demands Action | Calgary News

Measles is roaring back across the Americas with over 47,000 confirmed cases—three times last year’s total—and 45 deaths, mostly in Guatemala and Mexico. The WHO has sounded the alarm, urging faster vaccination, better surveillance, and quicker outbreak responses. With the Pan American Health Organization calling this the worst measles surge in decades, health officials are warning that preventable outbreaks reveal deep gaps in child immunization and healthcare access. Globally, cases have jumped 12% to nearly 186,000, reinforcing the urgent need for sustained public health action to stop the spread before more lives are lost. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/df03c865970c22f8