WHO warns of immunisation strategy gaps amid measles outbreaks
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported a sharp drop in deaths from measles in recent decades yet…
HPV Milestone, Measles Progress and Worsening Cholera Outbreak (Weekly Health Update)
In this weekly African health update, vaccination campaigns against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) are advancing across the continent.…
Pakistan launches drive to vaccinate 57M children against measles, rubella and polio
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan on Monday began a two-week nationwide vaccination campaign targeting more than 57 million children, aiming…
Study finds lower vaccine uptake in children from certain socioeconomic and migration backgrounds
In the Netherlands, the National Immunisation Programme (NIP) was established in 1957. This programme provides free and voluntary…
Measles resurgence highlights need for better vaccination awareness among healthcare workers
In recent years, measles has made a resurgence globally. In England, 2024 saw the highest number of confirmed…
Halal concerns drive vaccine hesitancy as Indonesia fights measles outbreak
SUMENEP, Indonesia — Three health care workers rode motorbikes into the Indonesian city of Sumenep, carrying doses of…
Even a Small Decline in MMR Vaccine Rates Raises Big Measles Risk for States
The measles virus, once eliminated in the United States, is back in the spotlight after Texas reported more…
Los Angeles Reports Fatal Case of a Rare Measles Complication Years After Infection
A child in Los Angeles passed from a rare measles complication, years following recovery from their initial infection.…