Israel Reports 410 Measles Cases, Nation Launches Vaccination Campaign

The Israeli Health Ministry has reported a significant increase in measles cases, with 93 new diagnoses bringing the total to 410 since the outbreak began in early April. The ministry estimates that the actual number of infected people could range from 950 to 1,700, with 162 active diagnosed patients, including 22 hospitalized cases. A nationwide vaccination campaign was launched about a month after the outbreak, with over 105,000 doses administered.

Key Takeaways:

• The Israeli Health Ministry reported 93 new measles cases, bringing the total to 410 since the outbreak began in early April.
• The ministry estimates that the actual number of infected people could range from 950 to 1,700.
• A total of 162 active diagnosed patients are currently receiving treatment, with 22 hospitalized cases.
• Two of the hospitalized patients, a one-year-old baby and a toddler nearly two and a half years old, are receiving ECMO support in the intensive care unit.
• A nationwide vaccination campaign was launched about a month after the outbreak, with over 105,000 doses administered.
• Measles is an extremely contagious viral illness that can result in severe or potentially life-threatening complications.
• There is a second confirmed case of West Nile fever in Israel, following a diagnosis in central Israel in early June.

Statistics:

• 410 total measles cases reported since the outbreak began in early April.
• Estimated range of infected people: 950 to 1,700.
• 162 active diagnosed patients receiving treatment.
• 22 hospitalized patients, including 2 receiving ECMO support in the intensive care unit.
• Over 105,000 doses administered in the nationwide vaccination campaign.
• 2 confirmed cases of West Nile fever in Israel, including 1 case in central Israel in early June.

Sources:

• Xinhua (via COMTEX), August 10, 2025 (XINHUA via COMTEX)
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