Alarming global surge of measles cases a growing threat to children – UNICEF
NEW YORK, 1 March 2019 – UNICEF warned today that global cases of measles are surging to alarmingly high levels, led by ten countries accounting for more than 74 per cent of the total increase, and several others that had previously been declared measles free. Globally, 98 countries reported more cases of measles in 2018 compared to 2017, eroding…