The Conversation U.S. on Nostr: Measles was once on the path toward global elimination. Now it’s surging again. ...

Measles was once on the path toward global elimination. Now it’s surging again.

Nearly 11 million people are expected to contract the virus this year. The reason is straightforward:

Not enough people are getting vaccinated.

In the US and Canada, the issue is vaccine hesitancy. But in Bangladesh, where measles has killed more than 900 people this year, the issue is funding cuts and supply chain issues.

https://theconversation.com/why-millions-of-people-around-the-world-will-contract-measles-in-2026-289667