Gates says rich-country vaccine skepticism blocks global measles eradication

Bill Gates argues that vaccine hesitancy in wealthy nations undermines any hope for global measles eradication, even as progress continues in Africa where delivery remains the main hurdle rather than outright opposition. Outbreaks persist in the US and Europe with vaccination coverage below the required 95%, while UNICEF notes vaccines save about 4.2 million lives annually. Wealthy-country aid cuts threaten vaccination programs, making eradication harder since travel can reintroduce the virus to gaps elsewhere.