Measles: WHO says cases have jumped 50%

Falsehoods spread by ‘anti-vax’ movement in part to blame for backsliding in progress against potentially deadly illness, experts say

Anti-vaccine scepticism, conflict and poor access fuelled a 50% increase in measles cases last year, according to the World Health Organization.

The UN health agency said the resurgence was happening at a global level, including in wealthy nations where vaccination coverage has historically been high.

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