Overview

• As of August 4, the Secretaría de Salud confirmed 3,911 measles cases and 14 deaths, with 93.5 percent of infections concentrated in Chihuahua.
• The National Rapid Response Team has rolled out vaccination blockades, epidemiological rings, macrocenters and intensive immunization days in high-risk areas.
• Since January, officials have administered 4.5 million MMR doses nationwide and currently hold more than 10 million doses with additional shipments expected this year.
• The federal government has invested over 15 billion pesos to acquire 96 million vaccine doses under the Universal Vaccination Program.
• A PAHO/WHO commission visited Chihuahua to assess the outbreak response and advise on strategies to cut transmission chains and preserve Mexico’s measles-free status.