PAHO warns of rising measles risks in the Americas as US and Canada face potential loss of elimination status if outbreaks aren’t contained.
Measles cases increased significantly in early 2026, with over 1,000 new cases in the first three weeks across the Americas and ongoing outbreaks in Israel and Europe. Vaccination gaps and misinformation continue to hinder efforts to control the disease, which remains highly contagious and deadly without immunization.