Measles News - Latest Updates & Headlines
US reports over 300 measles cases in 2025
New York, March 15: The US has reported a total of 301 confirmed measles cases so far this year, according to the latest data released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Measles cases in Europe doubled in 2024, highest since 1997: WHO
London, March 14: Measles cases in Europe doubled in 2024, reaching the highest level since 1997, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said, emphasizing the need for vaccinations to curb the spread.
US CDC sends team to Texas to respond to measles outbreak
Los Angeles, March 5: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is on the ground in the US state of Texas to respond to the growing measles outbreak, the agency said.
US: Nearly 160 measles cases reported in Texas
Houston, March 4: Nearly 160 measles cases have been reported in Texas, the second largest US state, state health officials said, warning the outbreak could last for months.
Health alert issued for measles outbreak in Australia's Victoria state
Sydney, Feb 28: A health alert has been issued over a local outbreak of measles in Australia's second-most populous state.
Texas confirms first US death in measles outbreak
Los Angeles, Feb 27: The US state of Texas has reported the first death from the ongoing measles outbreak.
Mongolia confirms imported case of measles
Ulan Bator, Feb 24: Mongolia has confirmed another imported case of measles, bringing the total to four, local media reported on Monday, citing the country's National Centre for Communicable Diseases (NCCD).
Measles outbreak kills five children in Uganda
Kampala, Jan 24: Uganda's Ministry of Health said that five children have died of measles in the semi-arid northeastern districts of Nabilatuk and Amudat.