Shafaqna English- Measles cases across Europe and Central Asia dropped significantly in 2025 compared to the previous year, but UNICEF and WHO warned that the risk of outbreaks remains.
Countries in Europe and Central Asia reported 33,998 measles cases in 2025 – a nearly 75 per cent drop compared to 127,412 in 2024. The overall decreasing trend in cases reflects both outbreak response measures and the gradual decline in the number of people susceptible to measles infection, as the virus made its way through under-vaccinated communities.
Many cases could have been prevented with higher routine vaccination coverage at the community level and more timely response to outbreaks.
The number of cases in 2025 still exceeded what has been reported for most years since 2000, and some countries reported more cases in 2025 than in 2024. Measles cases continue to be detected in 2026 in the region.
Sources: www.unicef.org