Measles deaths down 88% since 2000, but cases surge
WHO
November 26, 2025
Global immunization efforts have led to an 88% drop in measles deaths between 2000 and 2024, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). Nearly 59 million lives have been saved by the measles vaccine since 2000.
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Originally published on WHO on 11/26/2025