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Measles mortality in Africa drops as immunization programs avert 20M deaths since 2000
Nine countries now maintain consistently low measles incidence rates, reporting fewer than five cases per million residents.
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WHO reports 88% drop in measles deaths since 2000, despite rising global cases
Measles cases have increased globally, with an estimated 11 million infections in 2024—about 800,000 more than pre-pandemic levels in 2019.