https://www.medsf.org/rss/measles en https://www.medsf.org/measles-threatens-childrens-lives-dhamar-yemen Médecins Sans Frontières (MEDSF) is responding to a measles outbreak in Dhamar, Yemen, where years of conflict have left people with limited access to healthcare. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:20:05 +0000 8fd16af7-711d-4abc-8de4-26a54538ddb4 https://www.medsf.org/children-darfur-sudan-urgently-need-immunisation-measles-spreads Children across the Darfur region in Sudan urgently need to be caught up on vaccination as a measles outbreak spreads. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:16:29 +0000 4482eae1-5185-4ec2-9001-1d606dd49552 https://www.medsf.org/msf-records-one-child-died-measles-each-day-2025-afghanistan Our teams in Afghanistan are reporting an alarming surge of measles at three hospitals where we provide support, including almost three times as many deaths as were witnessed during the same period last year. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:35:29 +0000 c4d7b4b2-1d19-49ea-9463-84e8b85344d0 https://www.medsf.org/afghanistan-vaccinations-crucial-curbing-spike-measles-cases-among-children With rising measles cases in multiple provinces in Afghanistan, MEDSF treats thousands of affected children, stressing the need for proactive vaccination to curb future outbreaks. Thu, 16 May 2024 06:58:54 +0000 41068077-56c6-48bf-9bc0-43a943edf7c1 https://www.medsf.org/urgent-vaccination-campaign-needed-halt-deadly-measles-outbreak-south-sudan A measles crisis is mounting in South Sudan's Western Equatoria state. We urge for the launch of an immediate vaccination campaign to prevent further spread of the disease. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:45:56 +0000 8eb368ba-ce0b-4879-9750-b88082f33d1e https://www.medsf.org/yemen-upsurge-measles-cases-shows-no-sign-abating For six months, Taiz governorate in Yemen has been witnessing a surge in measles cases among children. Our clinical team leader in Taiz Houban mother and child hospital, Dr Ei Ei Khaing, describes the situation. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:35:05 +0000 199f2df6-c2fe-4adb-892d-c71b22e5c49b https://www.medsf.org/drc-massive-needs-everywhere-displacement-reaches-unprecedented-levels The crisis gripping the DRC demands an urgent and united international response. Despite our repeated calls for the mobilisation of aid, progress remains direly insufficient. Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:03:25 +0000 271c38ad-2c7d-4295-993a-62f45bbca937 https://www.medsf.org/sudan-returnees-arrive-back-south-sudan-alarming-health-conditions People who had previously left South Sudan for Sudan are fleeing back to country following the outbreak of the conflict. But the poor state of health for many people, especially children, on arrival requires an urgent scale up in response. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 13:59:30 +0000 97d9a623-396d-443b-8506-466e0e956d4f https://www.medsf.org/community-focused-projects-aim-reduce-rising-malnutrition-chad As rising numbers of children continue to suffer from malnutrition in Chad, our teams are bringing medical care closer to people through community-based projects. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 12:35:28 +0000 f0d3232a-9b66-4042-83a9-eb69ab6ec69b https://www.medsf.org/grave-health-crisis-must-be-addressed-measles-cases-surge-yemen We are seeing an alarming rise of measles in Yemen. Authorities, along with health actors, must ensure a comprehensive and coordinated response to avoid further preventable deaths. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 08:35:56 +0000 702bdad4-713d-4e7b-bffb-0a4272b1f89a