“Media outlets like CNBC have highlighted that we are in the middle of a historic measles outbreak. However, context is critical: this outbreak is not restricted to the United States. It is occurring worldwide, including in Canada and across many nations that have not experienced this level of vaccine controversy or hesitancy,”

Dr. Robert Malone · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Malone responded to CNBC's coverage linking the vaccination decline to an ongoing measles outbreak, noting the outbreak is a global phenomenon.