"Without high vaccination rates, there is no health security."
"Measles is back, and it's a wake-up call."
"In 2023, 500,000 children in the region did not receive their first dose of the vaccine."
"Europe accounted for a third of the world's measles cases in 2024."
The resurgence of measles in Europe, particularly in Romania and Kazakhstan, reflects a significant public health challenge. In 2023, over 30,000 cases were reported. With half of these cases leading to hospitalizations and a concerning 40% affecting children under five, WHO Europe director Hans Kluge called for intensified vaccination efforts. The pandemic caused a 500,000-child drop in vaccinations, contributing to this outbreak. Measles, highly contagious and capable of severe health outcomes, saw Europe account for a third of global cases in 2024, reversing a previous decline in instances.
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