The World Health Organization reports a concerning resurgence of measles in Europe, particularly in Romania and Kazakhstan, which recorded the highest cases. The rise, primarily affecting children under five, is attributed to a decline in vaccination rates exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. WHO Europe director Hans Kluge emphasized the necessity of high vaccination rates for health security and called for intensified immunisation efforts. With Europe accounting for a significant portion of global measles cases, the trend mirrors previous declines followed by alarming increases since 2018.
Romania and Kazakhstan recorded the highest measles cases in Europe, prompting the WHO to stress the need for intensified vaccination efforts to prevent outbreaks.
The alarming resurgence of measles in Europe, particularly among children under five, calls for immediate action to restore health security through high vaccination rates.
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