Measles cases in India rise to 26,627 in 2026 as data gaps persist
Published on: July 17, 2026, 7:30 a.m. | Source: India Today
India has reported 26,627 measles cases in the first half of 2026, the world's second-highest tally after Bangladesh. The rise has sharpened questions over surveillance transparency and the pace of the country's elimination drive.
