Mexico: Chihuahua measles infections continue to rise
In a follow-up on the measles outbreak in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua, the Chihuahua Health Secretariat, through the Department of Epidemiology, announced that measles infections continue to rise, with 1,490 cases reported in 36 municipalities so far in 2025, as of May 21.
Of that total, 1,232 patients have recovered from the disease, five people remain hospitalized, and three deaths have been recorded.
The municipalities with the highest number of cases are Cuauhtémoc (698 cases), Chihuahua (276), Nuevo Casas Grandes (101), Miguel Ahumada (66), and Vicente Riva Palacio (52).
According to data from the Ministry of Health, the most affected age groups are 25 to 29 years old (15.5% of the total) and 30 to 34 years old (14.1%).
Measles vaccination campaigns continue throughout the state, so that people who are missing a dose can get vaccinated at any health center, hospitals of the Mexican Social Security Institute, the Institute of Social Security and Services for State Workers, and shopping centers.
This outbreak highlights the importance of vaccination as a fundamental tool to prevent diseases and protect public health. Community collaboration is essential to contain the spread of measles and prevent further complications.