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Topic: measles

How to break the news & what’s worse, measles or RFK?

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

India resets measles, rubella elimination goal for 2026 after missing targets in 2015, 2020 & 2023

Despite high vaccination coverage, India reported 7,201 measles cases—second highest globally. Experts warn of state-wise disparities and urge targeted planning.

Measles cases surge across Europe, putting millions at risk

More than 56,000 cases and four deaths were reported in the first three months of 2024.

Measles outbreak surges in Europe, surpassing 2023 totals

56,634 cases reported in first 3 months of 2024, according to a WHO press release.

India among 10 countries with most infants who missed 1st measles shot — report by WHO & US CDC

Findings come nearly a year after several Indian states had outbreaks. Reported measles incidence increased 72 percent worldwide in 2021-2022, says report.

Authorities seek religious leaders’ help to fight measles in Kerala’s Mallapuram

Amid rising measles cases, and an alarming 1.6 lakh unvaccinated children in the northern district, local government decides to work with religious leaders to fight misinformation.

Covid, low awareness, vaccine hesitancy — why Mumbai’s reeling from a measles outbreak

From 92% vaccination in 2019-20, the number of those given 1st dose dropped to 74% in 2021-22. This year, only 43% children in Mumbai had received 1st dose till October.

Vaccination gaps, drop in mask use, no social distancing: Why India is seeing measles outbreaks

WHO and US CDC estimate that about 40 million children across the world may have missed out on measles vaccine because of the restrictions imposed during the Covid pandemic.

Measles now an imminent global threat as Covid affected vaccination coverage, say WHO, US CDC

Nearly 400 lakh children missed a measles vaccine dose in 2021. While cases have not yet gone up dramatically compared to previous years, now is the time to act, WHO's measles lead said.

Lakhs of Indian kids may have missed routine vaccinations in 2020 due to Covid, WHO says

Globally, 230 lakh children missed out on basic vaccines through routine immunisation services in 2020 — 37 lakh more than in 2019 — according to data released by WHO and UNICEF.

On Camera

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.