The measles outbreak in Guatemala is slowing down, but the fatality rate in babies remains at critical levels.

Guatemala accumulated 33,334 confirmed cases of measles and 41 deaths as of August 31, 2026, according to official data. The figures reflect an addition of 768 new infections and nine fatalities over a two-week period.

While the overall transmission rate of the outbreak has begun to decelerate, public health concerns persist regarding the severity of the disease in young infants. Mortality rates among babies remain at critical levels, staying significantly higher than the national average.