UK loses WHO status as measles-free after rise in deaths and fall in jab uptake
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The UK has lost its measles-free status from the World Health Organization (WHO) due to a resurgence of the disease. This decision follows a rise in measles cases, outbreaks, and deaths, alongside a decline in MMR vaccination rates. The WHO had previously recognized the UK as measles-free between 2021 and 2023, but recent data prompted a reclassification. The UK is among six European and Central Asian countries to lose this status. Public health experts attribute the declining vaccination rates to vaccine hesitancy and difficulties in accessing immunization appointments. The WHO urges the UK and other affected nations to strengthen vaccination efforts to achieve the 95% coverage needed for measles elimination.
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