Source: World Health Organization
The world is still reeling from the collective impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in 2026, it is once again confronting renewed concerns over infectious diseases such as hantavirus and Ebola. Meanwhile, measles outbreaks in the Americas—reportedly reaching nearly 2,000 cases—have raised alarm, with experts linking the resurgence to declining routine immunization coverage in some regions and persistent inequities in vaccine access. These developments highlight critical gaps in immunization systems not only in the United States but also across other parts of the world.
