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Eradicating Measles: A Call for an Exceptional Coordinated Global Effort
David N Durrheim1, Jon K Andrus2, Günter Pfaff3
1University of Newcastle, Australia.
The Journal of Infectious Diseases
|January 8, 2019
Summary
Global measles eradication is achievable and urgently needed. Accelerating efforts now can prevent child deaths and create a healthier world.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Global Health Security
Background:
- Measles poses significant epidemiological, economic, and ethical challenges globally.
- Existing regional verification frameworks support elimination goals.
Discussion:
- Strong arguments support a unified global measles eradication strategy.
- Urgent, courageous acceleration of current efforts is advocated.
Key Insights:
- Measles eradication is a feasible and necessary public health objective.
- The time to intensify global measles elimination initiatives is immediate.
Outlook:
- A world free from measles-related child mortality is attainable.
- Continued commitment and accelerated action are crucial for success.
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