The Latest Breaking News from Measles

The health body has expressed concern over rising cases of the deadly disease that's preventable with vaccinations.

Measles outbreaks have been reported in 17 countries in the WHO European region.

The conflict in Sudan suddenly drew new levels of alarm when hostile forces in the capital city of Khartoum seized a biological research lab containing lethal viruses such as cholera, measles and polio.

Parents urged to check children’s vaccination status amid rise in measles cases

Senior health official warns capital could see further outbreaks if children don’t receive jab

There has been a spike in measles cases recently

Measles is a highly infectious disease that can lead to serious problems such as pneumonia, meningitis, and on rare occasions, long-term disability or death. Symptoms include a high fever, sore red watery eyes and a blotchy red-brown rash.

Maine reported a potential measles case in a child and is awaiting confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Jab rates well below the 95% target set by the World Health Organisation to eliminate the disease