Pan American Health Organization

Measles cases in the U.S. have reached a 35-year high, with 2,318 confirmed cases as of July 23, 2026, surpassing the previous year's total. Most cases are among unvaccinated individuals under 20, and outbreaks are occurring in 44 states and the District of Columbia, with South Carolina reporting the highest number at 670 cases.

Measles cases in the U.S. have reached a 35-year high, surpassing 2025 totals with 2,318 confirmed cases as of July 23, 2026. Most cases are among unvaccinated individuals under 20, and 44 states and D.C. are affected. Declining vaccination rates below the 95% threshold for herd immunity have contributed to outbreaks, with states like South Carolina and Utah reporting the most cases.

Measles cases in the U.S. have reached a 35-year high, surpassing 2025's totals with 2,318 confirmed cases as of July 23, 2026, primarily affecting unvaccinated individuals. Cases are concentrated in 44 states and DC, with South Carolina and Utah reporting the most cases, driven by declining vaccination rates below the 95% threshold needed to prevent outbreaks.

Measles cases in the U.S. have reached a 35-year high, surpassing 2025 totals with 2,318 confirmed cases as of July 23, 2026. The outbreak is linked to declining vaccination rates below the 95% threshold needed to prevent outbreaks in 44 states and D.C., with South Carolina and Utah reporting the most cases.

Measles cases in the U.S. have reached a 35-year high, surpassing 2025 totals with 2,318 confirmed cases as of July 23, 2026, affecting 44 states and D.C. Declining vaccination rates below the 95% threshold in most states, including South Carolina, Utah, Texas, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, have contributed to the outbreak, with the Pan American Health Organization considering revoking the U.S.'s measles elimination status.

Measles cases in the U.S. have surpassed 2025 levels to reach a 35-year high, with 2,318 confirmed cases as of July 23, 2026, primarily affecting unvaccinated individuals under 20. Cases are concentrated in 44 states and D.C., with the highest numbers in South Carolina, Utah, Texas, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, driven by vaccination rates below the 95% threshold needed to prevent outbreaks.

Measles cases in the U.S. have reached a 35-year high, surpassing 2025 numbers with 2,318 confirmed cases as of July 23, 2026, driven by declining vaccination rates. Outbreaks are reported in 44 states and DC, with the most cases in South Carolina, Utah, Texas, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, many of which have vaccination rates below 95%.

Measles cases in the U.S. have surpassed 2025 totals, reaching 2,318 confirmed cases as of July 23, 2026, the highest since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000. Most cases (93%) involve unvaccinated individuals, with vaccination rates in 44 states and D.C. below the 95% threshold needed to prevent outbreaks. The Pan American Health Organization may review the U.S. measles elimination status in November.

Measles cases in the U.S. have reached a 35-year high, driven by declining vaccination rates and domestic outbreaks. The CDC is finalizing a report indicating the U.S. may no longer meet criteria for measles elimination, with Utah’s outbreak lasting over a year and causing severe health complications, including hospitalizations and deaths.

The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela has approached 5,000, with thousands missing. The Pan American Health Organization warns of a critical health emergency due to poor sanitation and an overburdened health system. Economists estimate the disaster could cost Venezuela 6% of its GDP, which has declined nearly 75% since 2013 under years of Chavista rule.

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) warned that the health emergency from earthquakes in north-central Venezuela on June 24 has entered a critical phase as of July 8, with 3,811 deaths and 16,740 injuries reported. The focus is on preventing disease outbreaks among displaced people.

Cuba's healthcare system, once a national pride, is deteriorating due to energy shortages linked to U.S. sanctions. Hospitals face shortages of medical supplies and equipment, leaving patients like Irisleydis Tristá without critical care. The United Nations has launched a $94 million emergency plan to address the crisis.

Cuba's healthcare system, once a national pride, is deteriorating due to energy shortages linked to U.S. sanctions. Patients like Irisleydis Tristá face critical care gaps as hospitals lack supplies, equipment parts, and fuel, while medical staff emigrate and food shortages hinder treatment.