In 2023, there were 10.3 million global measles cases, a 20% increase from the previous year due to inadequate immunization coverage, with 22 million children missing their first dose. Despite the decrease in measles-related deaths, 107,500 people died in 2023, mainly children under 5 years old, emphasizing the need for urgent vaccination efforts to prevent outbreaks and achieve global elimination goals. Strong disease surveillance and high-quality vaccination campaigns are essential to combat measles, as highlighted by WHO and CDC in their joint publication.
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