Australia Sees Sharp Increase in Measles Cases
The nation has documented 168 measles cases thus far in 2025, a dramatic jump from the 57 cases tallied throughout 2024, media disclosed.
The escalation unfolds as approximately 59 countries worldwide confronted large-scale measles outbreaks during 2024, signaling a broader global health challenge.
Historical data reveals Australia logged 26 measles cases in 2023 and seven cases in 2022, while no cases were recorded in 2021, illustrating the recent acceleration of transmission.
The country achieved measles-free status in 2014; however, cases surged again in 2019, reaching 284, marking a previous peak in infections.
Measles represents a highly contagious and serious airborne disease caused by a virus that can lead to severe complications and death, the World Health Organization (WHO) defines.
Despite the availability of an effective vaccine, around 95,000 measles-related deaths were reported globally in 2024, mostly among unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children under the age of 5, underscoring persistent immunization gaps worldwide.
The resurgence raises urgent questions about vaccination coverage rates and public health preparedness as Australia grapples with containing the preventable disease's spread across its population.
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