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U.N. agencies warn of "perfect storm" of disease spread as measles cases surge by 79%

Measles cases jumped 79% globally in 2022 compared to the same period last year, United Nations health experts warned Wednesday.

Why it matters: The rise in January and February "is a worrying sign of a heightened risk for the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases," per a joint statement from the World Health Organization and UNICEF.


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