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A Risk of measles resurgence in Australia: Explainer April 2024

PHILIPPINES MEASLES OUTBREAK

Measles, a very contagious disease transmitted through air. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG Source: EPA / FRANCIS R. MALASIG/EPA

The number of measles cases is increasing worldwide. Measles is one of the fastest spreading epidemics in the world. Therefore, there is a risk of measles spreading in Australia as well. Listen to SBS Sinhala explainer for more information.



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