Europe, Measles

WHO ‘Wake-up Call’: Measles in Europe Highest in 25 Years
Global organizations have warned that measles cases are now as high as they have been for the past quarter century.
Measles highest in 25 years in Europe, WHO says
The number of measles cases in the European region doubled last year to reach the highest level in 25 years, health officials say. A joint report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN children's fund,
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.
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 doubled in 2024 to highest in more than 25 years, WHO says
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 boost vaccination levels that declined during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia at highest level in over 25 years
A new report from global health authorities has warned about the rise of measles after a high number of cases in 2024. View on euronews
Eye-Popping WHO Report Shows Measles Surging Across the Globe
A joint WHO/UNICEF report this week shows that measles has made a dramatic comeback across Europe and Central Asia.
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 ...
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WHO calls for urgent action as European region records highest number of measles cases in decades
Romania reported the highest number of cases in the region last year with 30,692 cases, followed by Kazakhstan with 28,147 ...
Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia doubled last year to the highest reported level since 1997
There were 127,350 reported cases of measles, including 38 deaths, in Europe and Central Asia last year, marking the highest ...
WHO Report Shows Measles Spreading Across The World As Cases In The US Surpass Total For 2024
The United States has already experienced more cases of measles in the country in the two-and-a-half months of 2025 than it ...
'Wake-up call' over virus that's 'back' after outbreak in Europe
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued an urgent warning over the virus, with more than 125,000 cases reported ...
US measles cases reach 5-year high; 15 states report cases, Texas outbreak grows
The US has now recorded over 300 measles cases just three months into 2025, exceeding the yearly case counts for all years ...
As Texas measles outbreak grows, U.S. cases quickly surpass total for all of 2024
As of Friday, 320 cases had been reported across 16 states, compared to 285 cases confirmed by the CDC for all of last year, ...