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Morocco Faces Measles Surge: 25,000 Infected, 120 Dead

1/31/2025

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Morocco is grappling with a devastating measles outbreak, with 25,000 infections and 120 lives lost since last summer. This crisis, fueled by falling vaccination rates and rampant misinformation, has pushed hospitals to their limits. In response, health officials are urgently ramping up vaccination efforts, stressing the critical importance of rebuilding public trust in vaccines to avert future tragedies.

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Morocco is grappling with a devastating measles outbreak, with 25,000 infections and 120 lives lost since last summer. This crisis, fueled by falling vaccination rates and rampant misinformation, has pushed hospitals to their limits. In response, health officials are urgently ramping up vaccination efforts, stressing the critical importance of rebuilding public trust in vaccines to avert future tragedies.