The World Health Organization and UNICEF reported cases of measles in Europe doubled last year, reaching levels not seen in nearly thirty years. The spike, totaling 127,350 cases and 38 deaths, has been attributed to delays in routine vaccinations caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and rampant misinformation about vaccines. The regional director for WHO noted this rise emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining high vaccination rates for public health security. With more than 50,000 cases affecting young children, health officials are now focused on addressing the urgent need for immunization against this highly contagious disease.
Cases of measles have alarmingly doubled in Europe, reaching the highest in nearly 30 years, primarily due to Covid-19 vaccination delays and widespread misinformation.
Hans Henri P Kluge stressed that without high vaccination rates, there can be no health security, emphasizing the urgent need for renewed vaccination efforts.
Fatima Cengic highlighted the shift from a focus on thriving children's health to tackling survival against one of the most contagious diseases.
Over 50,000 measles cases in Europe affected children under five, with 60% requiring hospitalization, linking rising cases to lagging vaccination rates post-pandemic.
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