The World Health Organization warns cases of measles rose nearly 80% in the first two months of this year, after millions of children missed out on routine vaccinations due to the coronavirus pandemic. Measles cases are skyrocketing in Afghanistan, where the Taliban government says at least 16,000 children have been infected so far this year, leading to at least 130 deaths.
WHO Warns of Rising Measles Cases After Pandemic Disrupted Vaccinations of Children
HeadlineApr 29, 2022