Europe, measles

European region sees highest number of measles cases in 25 years, WHO says
Measles cases in the European region surged last year to reach their highest levels since 1997, the World Health Organization and the UN’s children agency, UNICEF, said Thursday.
Europe saw highest number of measles cases last year in more than 25 years, WHO says
Europe saw the highest number of measles cases last year in more than 25 years, according to a new report published Thursday by the WHO and UNICEF.
Measles cases in Europe, Central Asia doubled last year to highest level since 1997
There were 127,350 reported cases of measles, including 38 deaths, in Europe and Central Asia last year, marking the highest total in nearly 30 years, according to figures from UNICEF and the World He
Measles cases in Europe surge to a more than 25-year high
In the European region, Romania reported the highest number of cases in 2024, followed by Kazakhstan. Less than 80% of eligible children in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Romania were vaccinated against the virus in 2023, below the 95% coverage rate required to retain herd immunity.
Measles cases in Europe shoot up, now at highest level in 25 years
Measles is highly contagious, spreading through respiratory droplets and lingering in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves an area
Europe records highest number of measles cases in 25 years
As well as hospitalisation and death caused by complications including pneumonia, encephalitis, diarrhoea and dehydration, measles can also cause long-term, debilitating health complications such as blindness.
Measles cases in Europe doubled in 2024 to highest in more than 25 years: WHO
Children under five accounted for more than 40% of the 127,350 cases reported last year in the region, which comprises 53 countries in Europe and Central Asia, the WHO said in a statement.
European measles cases doubled in 2024 after vaccinaton levels fell post-COVID
BERLIN (Reuters) -Measles cases in the European region doubled in 2024 to a more than 25-year-high, the World Health Organisation and UNICEF said on Thursday, as they urged action to restore vaccination levels that slumped after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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