The M&RP has identified 12 progress indicators to track progress in reaching regional measles and rubella elimination goals. These indicators will be assessed annually through at least 2020
Celebrating a $50 million dollar investment by Alwaleed Philanthropies to support UNICEF’s measles and rubella elimination activities UNICEF and Alwaleed Philanthropies kick off World Immunization W
What is measles? Measles is far too common, but unlike a common cold, this infection can be fatal. Measles virus spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes and can seriously aff
SAGE endorses Midterm Review of the Global Measles and Rubella Strategic Plan 2012-2020 The Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization met in Geneva, October 18 to 20, 2016. As part of
The region of the Americas will be the first in the world to be declared free of measles After 22 years of tremendous work, the region of the Americas has been declared free of measles. The eliminatio
Measles & Rubella Partnership founding partner, the American Red Cross recently supported the Kenya Red Cross with community outreach to ensure as many children were protected against measles duri
Photo Credit: UNICEF CAR Le Du Central Africa Republic (CAR) has just begun phase two of its measles SIA targeting 1.9 million children aged 6 months to 10 years. CAR remains a Level Two emergency sit
The anti-vaccination movement has a long history, beginning in France in 1763 and continuing through to today. As with all hot-button issues, it’s important to have accurate information and listen t
A study led by Sachiko Ozawa of Johns Hopkins University and recently published in the February 2016 edition of the Health Affairs Journal, share findings that show the economic benefits of increased
The International Task Force for Disease Eradication (ITFDE) met at the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia in November, 2015 to review and discuss the potential eradicability of measles and rubella. Th