Since 2000, measles deaths have plummeted by 88%, a commendable feat by global health initiatives. However, don’t pop the champagne just yet—measles cases are skyrocketing. With over 30 million children missing vaccinations, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns this surge is a ‘fire alarm’ for potential outbreaks of other diseases. The fight isn’t over; global elimination of measles seems like a distant dream as vaccination levels are barely crawling back to pre-pandemic norms.

Key points:

• Measles deaths down 88% since 2000.
• Surging cases signal a greater health crisis.
• Over 30 million children missed vaccines.
• Global vaccination rates are recovering slowly.

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