As per reports, the Israeli Health Ministry confirmed the death of a one-year-old child from measles in Jerusalem, marking the 14th fatality in the ongoing outbreak as of Wednesday (04 February).
• The highly contagious viral disease has seen a surge in cases, largely in communities with lower vaccination rates.
• Health authorities are responding with expanded immunization efforts, surveillance, and public education.
• No widespread epidemic beyond current clusters is reported, but the situation may require urgent action to boost coverage and contain transmission.
• The affected areas include Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Bnei Brak, Harish, Modi’in Illit, Nof HaGalil, Kiryat Gat, Ashdod, Safed, Netivot, Haifa, Tiberias, the Mateh Binyamin Regional Council, and the settlement of Tekoa.