Measles is a highly contagious viral disease and remains one of the leading causes of death among young children. These deaths are avoidable as a measles vaccine exists which is both effective and inexpensive. However, in developing countries, children are usually not vaccinated due to wars, poverty and a lack of immunization programs, thus leaving them vulnerable to the disease.
In 2013, MSF treated 129.870 people for measles and vaccinated 2.497.255 people in response to measles outbreaks.
