The WHO and CDC say there were about 10.3 million cases of measles last year, up 20 percent from 2022. Children are especially susceptible to complications.

(Reuters) - Measles cases rose 20% last year, driven by a lack of vaccine coverage in the world's poorest countries and those riddled with conflict, the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Thursday.

Global measles cases surged by 20% last year, reaching an alarming 10.3 million, due to insufficient immunization, according to the WHO and CDC. The highly contagious disease poses severe risks, including death,