Democracy Dies in Darkness: In regions where vaccination rates are low, a small number of measles cases can rapidly escalate into widespread epidemics.

August 26, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. EDT

(Reuters) By Kathryn H. Jacobsen, The Conversation

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According to estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 11 million individuals globally will contract the virus responsible for measles in 2026. The majority of these infections will be concentrated in Africa and Asia. However, nations in both the Americas and Europe are also observing significant outbreaks, with hundreds or even thousands of people affected.