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Mexico Nears Loss of WHO Measles-Free Status as Cases Top 6,700

Health officials will stage three national vaccination weeks, with an added measles dose for children under five to bolster protection.

Overview

  • The Health Ministry’s daily report lists 6,816 cumulative cases across 30 of 32 states and 236 municipalities, with 24 deaths and roughly 5% of cases active.
  • Federal authorities say 11 million measles doses were administered in 2025 and 19 million additional doses were procured, with intensified campaigns set for 2026.
  • Hidalgo confirmed its first case in Actopan as Baja California reports 21 cases with 91% vaccination coverage and Tabasco holds at seven cases under containment measures.
  • Mexico faces potential loss of WHO measles-free certification in February, one year after the current outbreak began in February 2025.
  • In a parallel surge, South Carolina reports 558 cases centered in Spartanburg County, underscoring risks in under-vaccinated communities.