Global measles cases rise as 30 million children go unvaccinated, UN health agency warns

03:09 - 29 Nov 2025

Officials say global outbreaks are accelerating as millions of children remain underimmunized after years of COVID-19 disruptions linked to the pandemic. “Measles remains one of the most contagious respiratory viruses,“, said Dr. Kate O’Brien, WHODirector of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals. “One person can infect up to 18 others. Many people think that measles is not […]