Global measles elimination to be discussed by WHO Executive Board
WHO/H. Hasan
A report on the global elimination of measles will be discussed by delegates at the 125th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board meeting held on 23 May 2009. The report summarizes the progress and challenges towards achieving the regional measles elimination goals and reducing global measles deaths by 90% between 2000-10. The report also highlights the programme of work initiated by WHO to examine issues relating to the feasibility of a global measles elimination goal including reviewing the biological aspects and cost-effectiveness of such a goal.