How conflict is driving measles outbreaks in the Middle East and North Africa

article author: Jonathan Gornall Author: Sat, 2026-05-09 23: 26 LONDON: They are known as the “zero-dose children” — infants who have received neither of the two measles vaccine doses needed to protect them from a disease that kills 95, 000 children globally each year. Save the Children says ongoing conflict across the Middle East and North Africa is pushing that number higher at a frightening rate and increasing the risk of preventable deaths. Measles is a highly contagious disease, especially among children already weakened by other medical conditions. Main category: Middle-East Tags: Editor’s Choice Save the Children measles MENA Special

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