Urgent investigation as measles cases spread in London
London has been impacted by a recent outbreak of measles cases, largely affecting unvaccinated children in North London.
More than 100 confirmed measles cases have been recorded in London since the start of 2026, with the majority affecting unvaccinated children in North London. Figures from the UK Health Security Agency show 104 confirmed cases in the capital, including 59 in Enfield alone as one of the areas with the lowest vaccination uptake in the country. Cases are also spreading to neighbouring Haringey.
The London Assembly Health Committee will hold an extraordinary meeting on Monday, to examine the impact of the outbreak, how authorities are working to contain the spread, and what more can be done to increase vaccination rates and protect Londoners.
The guests are:
Panel 1: 09:30-10:30
- Dr Yimmy Chow, Regional Deputy Director, UKHSA London
- Nalini Iyanger, Consultant in Health Protection, UKHSA
- Dudu Sher-Arami, Director of Public Health for Enfield
- Dr Sonali Kinra, North Central London Integrated Care Board
Panel 2: 10:30-11:30
- Dr Yimmy Chow, Regional Deputy Director, UKHSA London
- Susan Elden, Consultant in Public Health, NHS England (London)
- Katherine Richardson, GLA Director of Resilience
- Emma De Zoete, GLA Group Deputy Director of Public Health
The meeting will take place on Monday 9 March 2026 from 9.30am in the Chamber at City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, E16 1ZE.
Media and members of the public are invited to attend.
The meeting can also be viewed LIVE or later via webcast or YouTube.
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Notes to editors
- Emma Best AM Chairman of the Health Committee, is available for interview.
- Find out more about the work of the Health Committee.
- Read the agenda in full.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
For more information, please contact Daniel Zikmund in the Assembly Media Office on 07860647577 or [email protected]. For out of hours media enquiries please call 020 7983 4000 and ask for the Assembly duty press officer.