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10.3 million people got infected with measles in 2023, cases surge by 20% – WHO

  • November 15, 2024
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An estimated 10.3 million people contracted measles globally in 2023, marking a 20% increase compared to 2022, according to new data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The surge is attributed to inadequate global immunization coverage, with millions of children missing out on life-saving vaccines. […]