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Guatemala: PAHO Regional Situation Report No.13: Measles in the Region of the Americas (8 October 2026)
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· October 9, 2026
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Key takeaway The majority of cases are concentrated in a few countries, with Guatemala, Mexico, the United States, Peru, and Canada accounting for 99.
Measles cases have increased significantly in the Americas, with 55,792 confirmed cases reported between epidemiological weeks 1 and 39 of 2026. This represents a 4.8-fold increase compared to the same period in 2025. The majority of cases are concentrated in a few countries, with Guatemala, Mexico, the United States, Peru, and Canada accounting for 99.5% of confirmed cases.
A total of 77 deaths have been reported, with the majority occurring in Guatemala and Mexico. Further details on the situation are available from the PAHO Regional Situation Report No.13.
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Category: disaster Published: October 9, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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