Global measles resurgence 2026

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [HEALTH] 42 sources

   US measles outbreak reaches 35‑year high with over 2,300 cases

   US measles cases top 2,300 in 2026, the worst year since the early 1990s, driven by low vaccination rates and widespread outbreaks mainly in South Carolina and Utah.

2. 3 days ago

   [HEALTH] 4 sources

   Bangladesh measles outbreak claims over 800 child deaths

   Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has killed over 800 children, hospitalized 800 daily, and left 4 million kids unvaccinated, making it the world’s worst‑hit country per WHO data.

3. 6 days ago

   [HEALTH] 5 sources

   US Measles Outbreak 2026 Reaches 35‑Year High

   US measles cases top 2,260 in 2026, the highest in 35 years, with major outbreaks in Utah, Arizona and a first Delaware case in a decade.

4. 9 days ago

   [HEALTH] 7 sources

   Maryland confirms five new measles cases linked to recent travel

   Maryland health officials confirmed five additional measles cases tied to exposure at Carroll Hospital Center’s emergency department on July 13, bringing the state’s 2026 total to nine and urging vaccination.

5. 9 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   US Measles Outbreaks Surge as Vaccination Rates Slip

   CDC reports over 4,400 measles cases in the US as vaccination rates fall, sparking outbreaks in several states and prompting health officials to combat misinformation.

6. 11 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Yemen faces deadly measles outbreak and rising rabies cases amid vaccine shortages

   Yemen’s health system is strained as a measles outbreak has killed 87 and infected over 14,000 children, while rabies cases surge with thousands infected and vaccine shortages hampering response.

7. 12 days ago

   [HEALTH] 4 sources

   West Yorkshire and Malawi launch measles vaccination drives amid rising cases

   Health authorities in West Yorkshire and Malawi have started intensified measles vaccination drives, urging parents to catch up missed doses as cases rise.

8. 13 days ago

   [HEALTH] 3 sources

   Bangladesh measles outbreak kills over 750 children as cases surge

   Bangladesh's measles outbreak has killed over 750 children, with 111,480 suspected cases and rising dengue threats straining hospitals.

9. 16 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Bangladesh measles outbreak kills 680, infects 95,000 children

   Bangladesh's measles outbreak has infected over 95,000 children, killed 680‑750 people and overwhelmed hospitals, prompting an emergency MR vaccination of 18 million children.

10. 17 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    UK health agency warns of heatwave risks and rising measles cases for summer travellers

    UKHSA advises heatwave precautions and alerts travellers to rising measles cases in six European countries after the UK lost its measles‑free status.

11. 18 days ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources

    NHS England launches catch‑up vaccine campaign for measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox

    England’s NHS urges around a million families to catch up children’s measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox vaccinations after 800+ cases and two deaths, with the campaign running until March 2027.

12. 19 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Bangladesh measles outbreak kills 738 children

    Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has killed 738 children (93 confirmed, 645 suspected) as cases exceed 105,000; gaps in vaccination and infection control are blamed.

13. 25 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    US measles cases soar to 35‑year high as elimination status slips

    US measles cases have risen sharply, with 2,134 reported by late June 2026, on track to exceed the 35‑year record. Experts say the country has functionally lost its elimination status as transmission becomes =

14. 26 days ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Bangladesh measles outbreak kills 712 children as cases exceed 99,000

    Bangladesh's measles outbreak has killed 712 children, with total suspected cases climbing to 99,207 and 941 new cases reported in the last 24 hours; an emergency vaccination campaign is underway.

15. 27 days ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources

    Measles outbreaks spread in Pennsylvania and Wyoming as cases rise

    Pennsylvania reports 84 measles cases and expands vaccination clinics, while Wyoming confirms a second adult case and warns of exposure sites.

16. 27 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Pennsylvania measles outbreak reaches 72 cases in south‑central region

    Pennsylvania reports 72 measles cases tied to a south‑central outbreak, prompting intensified vaccination and contact‑tracing efforts.

17. 30 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Bangladesh measles outbreak claims over 700 child lives

    Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has killed over 700 children, with 98,000 suspected cases and more than 11,500 lab‑confirmed infections as authorities ramp up vaccination and treatment.

18. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Measles outbreaks spark health alerts in Maldives and New South Wales

    Measles cases rose to 22 in the Maldives and a new case in New South Wales prompted a health alert, urging vaccination and monitoring of exposed individuals.

19. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Vietnam records 740 measles cases as under‑vaccinated children flood hospitals

    Vietnam's Central Children's Hospital logged 740 measles cases Jan‑Jun 2026, about 30 weekly, with most patients under‑vaccinated, prompting calls for full two‑dose schedules and boosters to achieve herd safety

20. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Utah measles outbreak enters second year, threatens US disease‑free status

    Utah's measles outbreak has infected over 680 people across most counties, driven by low vaccination rates, and may jeopardize the U.S. measles‑free status.

21. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Measles Outbreak in Pakistan's Sindh Province Kills 53 Children

    A measles outbreak in Sindh, Pakistan, has killed 53 children and infected over 2,000, contributing to a national death toll of 96 amid low vaccination rates.

22. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Ireland's Health Service Issues Measles Travel Warning Ahead of Summer

    Ireland's HSE warns travelers to update MMR shots before summer holidays as measles cases surge across Europe, the UK and North America, noting low local vaccination rates.

23. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Bangladesh measles outbreak claims 4 more child deaths, total rises to 656

    Bangladesh's measles outbreak has claimed four more child lives, total deaths 656, with over 86,000 suspected cases and concerns over vaccine shortages and overstated coverage.

24. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Bangladesh measles outbreak kills 657 children as cases surge

    Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has killed 657 children (93 confirmed) with nearly 88,000 suspected cases; officials blame vaccine shortages and political mismanagement.

25. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    England measles outbreak kills two children, prompting urgent vaccine alert

    Two children died of measles in England as cases rose to 736 this year, prompting UK health officials to urge urgent MMR vaccination.

26. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Measles outbreaks claim children’s lives in UK and South Sudan

    Measles outbreaks have killed 2 children in the UK and 11 in South Sudan, with over 100 cases reported in each region, prompting renewed vaccination drives.

27. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    UK Health Security Agency reports measles deaths amid rising outbreak

    UKHSA releases a five‑year health risk assessment and reports a measles outbreak with 736 cases and two child deaths, urging vaccination across the UK.

28. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    US Measles Outbreak Surpasses 2,000 Cases, Virginia County Issues Gathering Advisory

    US measles cases top 2,000 in 2025; Virginia’s Buckingham County reports 89 cases and issues an advisory warning against large gatherings while urging vaccination.

29. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    US measles outbreak expands in Utah and Washington in 2026

    A measles surge in Utah and Washington in 2026 has infected hundreds, strained health workers, and is driven by low vaccination and high school exemption rates.

30. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Bangladesh measles outbreak kills 613, including five children

    Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has risen to 613 deaths, including five children, with 915 new suspected cases reported and hospitals facing severe bed shortages.

31. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    US measles cases exceed 2,000 as vaccination gaps widen

    US measles cases top 2,030, driven by outbreaks in multiple states and low vaccination rates, with most infections in unvaccinated children.

32. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Bangladesh measles outbreak death toll exceeds 580 as cases surge

    Bangladesh's measles outbreak has killed 588 people, with over 72,000 suspected cases. A massive vaccination campaign has not stopped transmission, and UNICEF cites vaccine shortages.

33. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Bangladesh measles outbreak kills 585 children amid emergency vaccination drive

    Bangladesh's measles outbreak has killed 585 children since March, with over 70,000 suspected cases; an emergency vaccination campaign for 18 million kids is underway.

34. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Bangladesh measles outbreak kills over 500, threatens Rohingya camps

    Bangladesh faces a severe measles outbreak with >60,000 suspected cases and 528 suspected deaths, mostly children under five, overwhelming health services and prompting emergency vaccination in Rohingya camps.

35. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Measles outbreak in Bangladesh kills over 560 children

    Bangladesh's measles outbreak has killed over 560 children, with daily new suspected cases exceeding 1,000; an emergency vaccination drive targeting 18 million kids is in progress.

36. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Bangladesh measles outbreak blamed on interim Yunus government's negligence

    Bangladesh's measles outbreak, killing 500+, is blamed by the Awami League on interim PM Yunus's negligence, vaccine procurement delays, UNICEF warnings, and a controversial US trade deal.

37. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Bangladesh measles outbreak claims 545 child lives

    Bangladesh's measles outbreak has killed 545 children, with 17 deaths in the last day; UNICEF warned the government about vaccine shortages for years.

38. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Bangladesh measles outbreak kills over 500 children as vaccination campaign expands

    Bangladesh's measles outbreak has killed over 500 children, mostly under five, as a mass vaccination campaign reaches 18 million kids and seeks to curb the spread.

39. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Bangladesh measles outbreak kills over 500 children as vaccine shortages persist

    Bangladesh's measles outbreak has caused over 500 child deaths amid vaccine shortages and overwhelmed hospitals, worsened by widespread malnutrition.

40. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 12 sources

    Bangladesh measles outbreak kills over 500 children

    Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has killed 512 children, mostly under five, as hospitals overflow. A mass vaccination drive has reached 18 million children, but vaccine gaps persist.

41. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Bangladesh measles outbreak kills nearly 500 children amid vaccine shortage

    Bangladesh's measles crisis has killed about 480 children, hospitalized over 40,000, as UNICEF blames vaccine shortages on government delays; a high‑level probe is underway.

42. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 6 sources

    Romania faces vaccination gap as over 19,000 children miss MMR shots

    Romania's health ministry reports >19,000 children unvaccinated for MMR, sparking a national April campaign amid low coverage and outbreak risk.

43. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Measles resurgence in France forces vaccination push after 80% case rise in 2025

    France saw an 80% jump in measles cases in 2025, with 873 infections, 319 hospitalisations and seven deaths, prompting a vaccination drive.

44. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources

    Measles outbreak in Beja, Portugal with three cases and ~500 contacts

    Three measles cases in Beja, Portugal have prompted identification of nearly 500 contacts, with over 120 receiving preventive vaccinations.

45. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources

    Bangladesh measles outbreak death toll reaches 451 as 12 children die

    Bangladesh’s measles outbreak claims 12 more child lives, raising deaths to 451 and prompting calls for vaccination and accountability.

46. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources

    Virginia health officials confirm measles case and warn of rising infections

    Virginia confirms a measles case in Buckingham County, warns of local spread and rising cases nationwide, and monitors a hantavirus‑exposed traveler.

47. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 6 sources

    Sierra Leone reports measles outbreak with 41 cases across eight districts

    Sierra Leone confirms a measles outbreak with 41 cases, 15 in Freetown, prompting vaccination drives and public health alerts.

48. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    US measles cases climb as health leadership faces sharp criticism

    US measles cases surge, sparking concerns over loss of elimination status and criticism of health leadership.

49. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Measles Outbreak Spurs Urgent Vaccination Drive in Kosovo

    Ten unvaccinated children contracted measles in Kosovo, prompting a surge in MMR vaccinations and urgent calls from health officials and NGOs.

50. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 24 sources

    Bangladesh measles outbreak kills over 290 children amid vaccine procurement crisis

    Bangladesh measles deaths exceed 290 amid vaccine shortages; Europe and UK also see rising cases, mainly in children.

51. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Measles clusters detected in Lorraine prompt ARS vaccination call

    Measles clusters in Lorraine prompt ARS vaccination call; spread to neighboring departments; several deaths reported.

52. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Measles vaccination push grows amid fatalities in Bangladesh and rising immunisation in Barbados

    Bangladesh reports 36 measles deaths and targets 93,788 children in a MR vaccination drive; Barbados shows rising measles immunisation toward 95% amid Vaccin. W