The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), part of the wider World Health Organization (WHO), confirmed something that no one expected from one of the world’s most advanced countries. Canada has lost its measles-free status after over a decade. It is not just a headline from afar. It is a warning to every country, including India, that even preventable diseases can come back if you drop your guard.

At the same time, India continues to battle an entirely different kind of epidemic: lifestyle and chronic diseases like heart attacks, kidney failure, and respiratory illnesses. They don’t make daily news, but together, they quietly claim millions of lives each year.

So, what does this global shift mean for India’s health future? From vaccine lapses to rising heart and kidney disease, here’s

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