Article title: « Surge in measles cases worldwide in 2023 »
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a significant increase in measles cases worldwide in 2023. Preliminary data indicated that there were nearly ten million cases and 120,000 deaths from measles in 2023, compared to 7.5 million cases and 89,780 deaths in 2022.
The WHO attributed the rise in measles cases to several factors, including disruptions in healthcare services due to the COVID-19 pandemic, low vaccination coverage, and the spread of misinformation about vaccines.
Response:
In 2023, there was a significant increase in measles cases worldwide, with nearly ten million cases and 120,000 deaths recorded. This is an increase from 7.5 million cases and 89,780 deaths in 2022. The rise in measles cases was due to disruptions in healthcare services, low vaccination coverage, and the spread of misinformation about vaccines.