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Mexico Confirms 4,353 Measles Cases, 17 Deaths as Chihuahua Emerges as Epicenter

Authorities are deploying 25‑block surveillance around confirmed homes to speed containment.

Overview

  • Federal health officials say more than 95% of infections are in Chihuahua, accounting for over 4,000 of the confirmed cases.
  • Mexico City launched Operativo SR/SRP on August 16 with fixed sites, mobile kiosks and house‑to‑house brigades to reinforce immunization.
  • As of August 21, the capital reported 96 vaccination rings, 66 door‑to‑door sweeps and 32 mobile kiosks that administered over 19,000 doses citywide.
  • CDMX reports 131,432 measles doses given from October 2024 through August 2025 and projects 200,000 doses by the end of October.
  • Health authorities report two‑dose coverage averages about 81% and are urging vaccination to reach the 95% threshold; guidance is available via the 079 hotline.