Measles cases hit 28-year high in Europe

Measles cases hit 28-year high in Europe

Measles cases in the European region surged last year to reach their highest levels since 1997, the World Health Organisation and the UN's children agency, UNICEF, said Thursday.An analysis by WHO and UNICEF found the number of measles cases reported in European region reached 127,352 in 2024, double the reported number from the previous year.Children younger than five accounted for 40 per cent of those who contracted measles in the region, it s…

"Urgent Alert: Measles Cases Surge to Highest Levels in Nearly 30 Years"

Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia have surged dramatically, with reported infections doubling in 2024 compared to the previous year. The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF have labeled this alarming trend a "wake-up call." There were 127,350 cases of measles in the region last year, marking the highest number since 1997. This surge represents about a third of the total measles cases worldwide, which reached 359,521 in 2024. Distur…

Not in 25 years has there been so much measles infection in Europe. Measles is very contagious. You can only avoid infection if you are vaccinated or have had measles.