Health news Canada loses measles-free status as yearlong outbreak drags on Canada was first declared measles-free in 1998. 10/11/2025
Health news More young children in England are missing routine vaccinations The UK data mirrors trends elsewhere in Europe, where routine childhood immunisations have fallen in recent years. 28/08/2025
Health news Childhood vaccinations falling due to vaccine complacency, says WHO Health officials say complacency around routine vaccinations can make it easier for misinformation to take hold. 15/07/2025
Health news Parents urged to vaccinate kids after child dies of measles in the UK The child’s death from measles comes amid an uptick in infections in both the UK and mainland Europe in recent years. 14/07/2025
Health news US measles cases reach 33-year high The US has reported 1,288 measles cases so far in 2025, and outbreaks are ongoing in more than dozen states. 10/07/2025
Health news Which countries in Europe are reporting measles cases in 2025? A handful of countries have reported measles outbreaks this year, with Romania reporting by far the highest number of cases. Here's where else is seeing a high number of cases in 2025. 03/06/2025
Health news US health officials urge all travellers to get measles vaccinations The vaccination guidance comes as countries face an uptick in measles cases this year, including Europe. 03/06/2025
Europe in Motion Measles in the EU: Which countries are most affected? March 2024 was the month with the highest recorded cases of measles between 2020 and 2025. Romania is the most affected EU country. 05/05/2025
Health news Second child dies in US measles outbreak as cases continue to rise The unvaccinated 8-year-old was from a community in Texas experiencing a large measles outbreak. 07/04/2025
Healthcare Why Romania’s measles crisis is a warning for all of Europe A yearslong measles outbreak has exploded in Romania, fueled by anti-vaccine rhetoric, a floundering medical system, and conflicting health guidance. The rest of Europe is far from immune. 25/03/2025
Health news Europe reports highest number of measles cases in over 25 years A new report from global health authorities has warned about the rise of measles after a high number of cases in 2024. 14/03/2025
Health news ‘Steep rise’ in measles cases across Europe, health authorities warn Romania is experiencing the largest measles outbreak, but all countries have reported cases. 12/03/2025
Health news How to avoid measles, one of the world’s most contagious viruses Measles immunisation rates are "suboptimal" in many parts of the US and Europe. 05/03/2025
Health news As measles cases rise in the US, what’s the global situation? More than 10 million people got measles in 2023, and 107,500 died. 27/02/2025
Health news Measles cases rise 200% in European region amid global surge, WHO says New estimates for worldwide cases of measles were released in a joint World Health Organization and Centres for Disease Control and Prevention report. 14/11/2024
Health news UN agencies warn of risk to children as measles cases surge in Europe Measles is a highly contagious infection, with one person infecting an estimated 12 to 18 others who are unprotected against the virus. 28/05/2024