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Measles Cases Surge: PAHO Urges Urgent Vaccination Efforts

2/5/2026

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The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) issued an epidemiological alert on February 4, 2026, about a sharp rise in measles across the Americas.
In 2025 the region reported 14,891 confirmed measles cases.
In the first three weeks of 2026, 1,031 measles cases were reported.
PAHO urged enhanced surveillance, vaccination efforts, and rapid outbreak responses, noting vaccination coverage remains below 95% with 78% of confirmed cases unvaccinated.

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Story summary

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) issued an epidemiological alert on February 4, 2026, about a sharp rise in measles across the Americas.
In 2025 the region reported 14,891 confirmed measles cases.
In the first three weeks of 2026, 1,031 measles cases were reported.
PAHO urged enhanced surveillance, vaccination efforts, and rapid outbreak responses, noting vaccination coverage remains below 95% with 78% of confirmed cases unvaccinated.