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Mexico Reports Over 9,000 Measles Cases and 28 Deaths Since 2025 Outbreak

lite News Desk 2 min read

At a glance

  • Mexico has confirmed 9,074 measles cases since 2025
  • 28 measles-related deaths reported during 2025-2026
  • PAHO issued an epidemiological alert on February 4, 2026

Mexico has experienced a measles outbreak beginning in 2025, resulting in thousands of confirmed cases and multiple deaths. The situation has drawn attention from health authorities in the Americas due to ongoing transmission.

According to official reports, Mexico recorded 6,428 measles cases and 24 deaths in 2025. In the first three weeks of 2026, an additional 740 cases were documented, bringing the total number of confirmed cases since the start of the outbreak to 9,074.

Health agencies have also reported 28 measles-related deaths in Mexico during the 2025-2026 period. These figures reflect continued disease activity despite monitoring and response efforts.

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) issued an epidemiological alert on February 4, 2026, in response to ongoing measles transmission across the Americas. The alert highlights the persistence of the outbreak and the need for coordinated action among affected countries.

What the numbers show

  • 6,428 measles cases and 24 deaths were confirmed in Mexico in 2025
  • 740 new cases were recorded in the first three weeks of 2026
  • Mexico has reported a total of 9,074 cases and 28 deaths since 2025

PAHO is scheduled to review Mexico's measles elimination status during a virtual meeting on April 13, 2026. This review follows the continued reporting of new cases and the epidemiological alert issued earlier in the year.

Media sources have stated that Mexico has been given a two-month period to contain the outbreak before the elimination status is formally evaluated. This timeframe is intended to allow for intensified public health measures to reduce transmission.

The ongoing outbreak and the scheduled review by PAHO place Mexico's measles elimination status under scrutiny. Health authorities are monitoring the situation and preparing for the upcoming evaluation in April 2026.

Efforts to control the outbreak are continuing, with health officials tracking case numbers and coordinating with international organizations. The outcome of the PAHO review will depend on the progress made in reducing measles transmission in the coming weeks.

* This article is based on publicly available information at the time of writing.

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