The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued an alert regarding a significant surge in measles cases across North and South America, threatening the region’s disease-elimination status. Data shows that the first three weeks of 2026 alone saw over 1,000 confirmed cases in the Americas. Health officials are urging member states to intensify vaccination campaigns, particularly in the United States and Mexico, to prevent further backsliding.
Date: February 5, 2026. Source: aljazeera.com