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UNICEF and WHO warn of ‘perfect storm’ of conditions for measles outbreaks, affecting children

Reported worldwide measles cases increased by 79 per cent in the first two months of 2022, compared to the same period in 2021, as WHO and UNICEF warn conditions ripe for serious outbreaks of vaccine-preventable illnesses

20 million children miss out on lifesaving measles, diphtheria and tetanus vaccines in 2018

New estimates find dangerous stagnation of global vaccination rates, due to conflict, inequality and complacency

Vaccination to contain severe measles outbreak underway in DR Congo amidst Ebola and mass displacement

Campaign led by the Ministry of Health with support from UNICEF and MSF

Alarming global surge of measles cases a growing threat to children – UNICEF

UNICEF warned today that global cases of measles are surging to alarmingly high levels, led by ten countries accounting for more than 74 per cent of the total increase, and several others that had previously been declared measles free.

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UNICEF and WHO warn of ‘perfect storm’ of conditions for measles outbreaks, affecting children

20 million children miss out on lifesaving measles, diphtheria and tetanus vaccines in 2018

Vaccination to contain severe measles outbreak underway in DR Congo amidst Ebola and mass displacement

Alarming global surge of measles cases a growing threat to children – UNICEF

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