Measles cases are surging, making global elimination a ‘distant goal,’ WHO says
- Posted on November 28, 2025
- By CNN
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Measles cases are surging, making global elimination a ‘distant goal,’ WHO says

For decades, measles vaccination has been a global success story. Deaths from measles dropped 88% around the world from 2000 to 2024, according to a new report from the World Health Organization, with an estimated 58 million lives saved in that time.