Core Insights - The World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and Gavi have issued a warning about the rising incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, meningitis, and yellow fever due to misinformation and reduced international aid [1][2] - There has been a significant increase in measles cases globally, with 10.3 million cases reported in 2023, a 20% increase from 2022 [1] - The number of children missing routine vaccinations continues to grow, with approximately 14.5 million children unvaccinated in 2023, an increase of 600,000 from 2022 [2] Group 1 - WHO, UNICEF, and Gavi call for sustained political and financial commitment from countries to protect immunization achievements and reduce child mortality [1] - Monitoring data shows that 138 countries reported measles cases in the past year, with 61 countries experiencing large-scale outbreaks [1] - In Africa, there has been a notable increase in meningitis cases, with 5,500 suspected cases and 22 deaths reported in the first quarter of this year [1] Group 2 - UNICEF's Executive Director highlighted that funding shortages are undermining global vaccination efforts, particularly for over 15 million children in conflict areas [1] - Gavi plans to hold a fundraising summit on June 25, aiming to raise $9 billion to build an immunization barrier for 500 million children from 2026 to 2030 [2]