JOINT PRESS RELEASE EMBARGOED UNTIL 1:00 PM EST on 10 NOVEMBER 2016 NEW YORK/ATLANTA/GENEVA, 10 November 2016 – Despite a 79 per cent worldwide decrease in measles deaths between 2000 and 2015, near
By Nell Greenfieldboyce | NPR As scientists struggle to understand the threat posed by Zika virus, there’s another viral infection that’s a known danger in pregnancy and that harms 100,000
But, 2015 global milestones and measles elimination goals are off track News Release 12 NOVEMBER 2015 | GENEVA – The number of measles-related deaths has decreased 79% from 546 800 at the beginning
The measles debate has reached fever pitch in the United States after an outbreak that began in December at Disneyland in southern California. Many media outlets and politicians have focused on the co
The measles outbreak linked to Disneyland has heightened public debate about the effect of anti-vaccination sentiment, and what can be characterized as a luxury of choice in the United States. Underst
Measles outbreaks in the United States, including the latest one linked to visitors to Disneyland, highlights the global need to eliminate measles. When the virus lands in the U.S., usually due to Ame
UNICEF and World Health Organization joint press release AMMAN/CAIRO, 17 September 2014 – “UNICEF and WHO have been shocked and saddened to learn of the deaths of at least 15 young children in
All six WHO regions now have measles elimination goals 13 SEPTEMBER 2013. GENEVA, WASHINGTON D.C.: Today the Measles & Rubella Partnership welcomes the commitment of South-East Asian countries to
450 deaths a day is still too many – stalled momentum puts millions more children at risk Joint News Release American Red Cross/CDC/UN Foundation/UNICEF/WHO 3 December 2009 | ATLANTA | Geneva |
Eastern Mediterranean region achieves measles goal three years early Joint News Release WHO/UNICEF/American Red Cross/CDC/UN Foundation 4 December 2008 | ATLANTA/GENEVA/NEW YORK/WASHINGTON –- Measle