The Measles & Rubella Initiative is a global entity that provides funding and technical support directly to countries to address measles and rubella outbreaks. Through annual funding from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and other supporters the M&RI partners are able to rapidly provide resources to countries experiencing outbreaks for targeted response activities including the purchase of vaccines and operational costs. M&RI has provided technical support to numerous countries working to prevent and stop measles outbreaks. This support is pivotal and sets M&RI and its five founding partners apart, making it all the more unique. In addition to technical support, M&RI Outbreak Response Funds have been provided to five countries (table.)
Countries Receiving M&RI Outbreak Response Funds in 2019
| Country | Target Population | Date Approved |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | 301,097 | April 11th, 2019 |
| Lao PDR | 224,281 | April 11th, 2019 |
| DRC | 2,488,142 | January 31st, 2019 |
| Cambodia | 108,539 | April 4th, 2019 |
| Nigeria | 838,582 | April 5th, 2019 & May 14th, 2019 |
Measles News
Read the latest news about ongoing immunization campaigns throughout the world.
- The Minister of Health in the Democratic Republic of Congo Declares a Measles Epidemic
- Over 100,000 people sick with measles in 14 months
- M&RI, Gavi, partners help vaccinate 7.2 million children in Madagascar against measles
- Over 109,000 people died from measles in 2017 — needlessly
Interactive map
A dynamic visual aide showing current progress and challenges in the Measles & Rubella Initiative’s campaigns.
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